Vehicle Sales Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Enhanced annual leave

Training programmes

Staff discounts

Staff car benefits

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a Vehicle Sales Manager at a well-established Bristol dealership to lead a dynamic sales team across multiple brands, focusing on achieving strong targets and delivering outstanding customer experiences.

The role offers a competitive base salary with uncapped OTE, a company car and laptop, and generous leave and development opportunities within a long-standing automotive group.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales leadership within a franchise car dealer network.
• Strong ability to coach and develop a sales team to hit targets.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a team of car/van sales staff to meet or exceed targets.
• Promote exceptional customer satisfaction by ensuring best practices and actively seeking feedback.
• Develop and execute engaging sales campaigns and events to generate business.
• Monitor market trends and customer needs to formulate targeted sales strategies.
• Collaborate with departments to maintain accurate customer data records.
• Model dealership values and standards in daily operations.
• Drive a customer-centric sales environment to enhance brand reputation.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team motivation

Sales management

Customer service

Communication

Campaigns & events

Job description

Vehicle Sales Manager Our client, a reputable multi-franchise approved car and van dealership in Bristol, is seeking a highly experienced Car/Van Sales Manager due to an internal promotion.

This role presents an ideal opportunity for a driven sales professional to lead a dynamic team and contribute to a growing, multi-brand business focusing on electric vehicle development.

Benefits of a Vehicle Sales Manager:

• Starting basic salary of approximately £45,000 per annum, dependant on experience
• Uncapped, realistic on-target earnings exceeding £72,000 annually
• Company car and laptop included
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with service
• Manufacturer-accredited training and development programmes
• Staff purchase discounts and access to staff car benefits scheme
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Opportunity to work within a well-established, award-winning automotive group since 1971
• Stable five-day, 45-hour working week with alternating Saturdays and a day off in the week when working a Saturday
• Business hours: 8:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm Saturday

Duties of a Vehicle Sales Manager:

• Lead, coach, and support a team of car and van sales staff to meet or exceed performance targets
• Promote exceptional customer satisfaction by ensuring best practices and valuing customer feedback
• Develop and execute engaging sales campaigns and events to generate business
• Monitor market trends and customer needs to formulate targeted sales strategies
• Collaborate with departments to maintain accurate customer data records
• Act as a role model by exemplifying the dealership’s values and standards
• Drive a customer-centric sales environment that enhances brand reputation

Requirements of a Vehicle Sales Manager:

• Proven track record as a Sales Manager within a medium-to-large franchise-approved car dealership
• Experience in either car or commercial vehicle sales is acceptable
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Excellent communication, organisational, and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence with minimal points
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences and achieving excellent results This is a compelling opportunity for a motivated Vehicle Sales Manager to join a well-established dealer group and grow their career.

The successful Individual will demonstrate leadership, sales expertise, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.