Car Sales Manager

Perfect Placement

We are recruiting for a highly motivated New Car Sales Manager to join our client's reputable dealership in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced motor trade professionals seeking to advance their careers within a dynamic and customer-focused environment.

Our client, a large multi-franchise-approved car dealer group operating since 1994, is seeking a New Car Sales Manager to lead and develop their sales team. The successful Car Sales Manager will be responsible for driving new vehicle sales, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and ensuring dealership targets are consistently met. This role offers significant career growth potential within a company recognised for workplace excellence.

Benefits:
  • Competitive basic salary of £30,000, with on target earnings of £50,000+
  • Uncapped bonus scheme
  • Company car and laptop
  • 31 days holiday, increasing with service (plus day off in lieu for bank holidays worked)
  • Manufacturer-approved training and development
  • Staff purchase discounts and company benefits including health, dental, eye care, pension, and retail discounts
  • Access to free MOT tests and 50% off servicing
  • Opportunities for career progression within a highly regarded business with a 'One Star' award for workplace engagement
Duties as a Car Sales Manager will include:
  • Lead, motivate and develop the new car sales team to meet and exceed sales targets
  • Drive new vehicle sales and maximise profitability
  • Manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to vehicle delivery, ensuring high rates of conversion
  • Maintain exceptional standards of customer service and satisfaction
  • Monitor stock levels, vehicle presentation, and merchandising standards
  • Ensure effective delivery of finance and insurance products, contributing to dealership profitability
  • Recruit, mentor and develop team members for continuous growth
  • Build relationships within the local community to generate new business opportunities
  • Produce accurate sales reports and ensure compliance with manufacturer and company standards
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in car sales management within a franchise-approved dealership is highly desirable
  • Alternatively, experienced Business Managers or Sales Controllers seeking career progression will be considered
  • Must reside in or near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with reasonable commuting distance
  • Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, visible management style
  • Self-driven, adaptable, and highly motivated with a passion for delivering excellence
  • Full UK driving licence with minimal points
If you are ready to take the next step as a New Car Sales Manager with a respected dealership dedicated to customer satisfaction and staff development, this opportunity is not to be missed.

Contact Sarena Abbott, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Cheltenham and Gloucestershire, today to discover more about this fantastic Car Sales Manager opportunity.

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