Assistant Brand Manager

Eagers Automotive Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Commission

Job summary

Manukau Nissan is seeking a driven Vehicle Sales Assistant Manager to help lead the sales department and drive performance. You will mentor consultants, coach the team, and ensure targets and customer service standards are met from enquiry through delivery.

Join a high-performing dealership that emphasises teamwork, development and exceptional guest experiences. A national organisation offers growth pathways and competitive compensation with a commision structure and company car benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive sales with leadership exposure.
• Strong understanding of the sales process and customer journey.
• Ability to lead by example and inspire high performance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager in daily operations and team supervision
• Assist in setting and achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Provide coaching, training, and motivation to the sales team
• Ensure exceptional customer experiences from enquiry to delivery
• Collaborate with the broader dealership team to streamline sales processes

Skills

Leadership

Automotive sales

Customer journey

Negotiation

Communication

Coaching

Job description

The Company

Manukau Nissanis a part of Australia's largest and most dynamic automotive retailer, Eagers Automotive, employing over 8,000 team members across 250 dealerships within Australia & New Zealand. We represent over 33 car brands and 11 truck & bus brands, priding ourselves on delivering an exceptional guest experience.

About the Role

Manukau Nissanis seeking a driven and experienced Vehicle Sales Assistant Manager to support the leadership of our sales department. In this role, you will play a key part in driving team performance, mentoring consultants, and ensuring sales targets and customer service standards are consistently met.

• Support the Sales Manager in daily operations and team supervision
• Assist in setting and achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Provide coaching, training, and motivation to the sales team
• Ensure exceptional customer experiences from enquiry to delivery
• Collaborate with the broader dealership team to streamline sales processes

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in automotive sales, with leadership exposure
• Strong understanding of the sales process and customer journey
• Ability to lead by example and inspire high performance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Competitive salary with commission, company car and fuel card
• Ongoing training and development in leadership and sales excellence
• Career progression opportunities within a national organisation
• Team member discounts across automotive products and services
• Work in a supportive and collaborative dealership environment

Manukau Nissanis a high-performing dealership committed to delivering exceptional service. We pride ourselves on our efficient operations and strong team culture. People enjoy working here because of the supportive environment and clear pathways for growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and would love to hear from you if the above details resonate with you!