Sales Manager

MUSTER LIMITED; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and phone allowance

Subsidised medical insurance

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Opportunity to lead a new sales yard

Join an established, family‑owned deal

Job summary

Farmer Autovillage in Mount Maunganui seeks an experienced Sales Manager to lead its new sales yard. You will own the operation, drive momentum and build a high-performing team focused on used utes and motorhomes.

This hands-on leadership role requires a proven sales background, strong coaching ability, and a strategic mindset to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction across the yard.

Qualifications

• Proven automotive sales management experience.
• Strong hands-on vehicle sales ability with a track record of hitting targets.
• Experience in stock management and vehicle appraisals.
• Confident leadership with coaching and mentoring skills.
• Professional and well-presented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the sales team to achieve targets.
• Actively sell used utes and new/used motorhomes.
• Oversee vehicle stock management, purchasing, pricing and turnover.
• Manage vehicle appraisals and trade-ins.
• Drive sales performance, profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Handle customer inquiries, sales leads and follow-ups.
• Ensure yard presentation, displays and marketing are high quality.

Skills

Automotive sales management

Target achievement

Stock management

Vehicle appraisals

Leadership & coaching

Professional presentation

Computer literacy

Negotiation & customer service

NZ driver's license & residency

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Farmer Autovillage is seeking an experienced and driven Sales Manager to lead its exciting new sales yard in Mount Maunganui.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a new sales operation specialising in used utes and new and used motorhomes, playing a key role in establishing the yard, building sales momentum and driving its ongoing success.

This is a hands‑on leadership position suited to someone who thrives in a sales environment, enjoys leading from the front and has the commercial drive to maximise opportunities, develop a successful team and deliver strong results.

You will be joining a respected, family‑owned dealership group with an established reputation in the automotive industry, offering the support and resources to make this new venture a success.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission
• Company vehicle and phone allowance
• Subsidised Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Opportunity to lead an exciting new sales operation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Join an established, family‑owned dealership group

The Role

• Lead, motivate and develop the sales team to achieve targets
• Actively sell used utes and new and used motorhomes
• Oversee vehicle stock management, purchasing, pricing and stock turnover
• Manage vehicle appraisals and trade‑in valuations
• Drive sales performance, profitability and customer satisfaction
• Manage customer enquiries, sales leads and follow‑ups
• Ensure yard presentation, vehicle displays and marketing are maintained to a high standard
• Work closely with the Business Manager to coordinate vehicle sales and deliveries

About You

• Proven automotive sales management experience
• Strong hands‑on vehicle sales ability and a track record of achieving targets
• Experience in stock management and vehicle appraisals
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate a team
• Well‑presented, articulate and professional in your approach
• Strong computer literacy
• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills
• Full, clean NZ driver's licence
• NZ citizenship or residency