New Car Sales Manager

New Car Sales Manager – Oxford

£35,000 Basic Salary | £60,000 OTE | Company Car

Overview

We are seeking an ambitious and driven New Car Sales Manager to lead a successful dealership sales team in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Automotive Sales Manager, Business Manager, or Transaction Manager looking to progress their career within a high-performing retail environment.

You will be responsible for driving new vehicle sales performance, maximising profitability, developing the sales team, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The role requires a hands-on leader who can inspire, coach, and motivate a team to consistently exceed targets.

The Role

As New Car Sales Manager, you will:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Sales Executives.
• Drive new vehicle sales performance, finance penetration, and ancillary product sales.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity against agreed targets.
• Manage customer enquiries and ensure all leads are handled effectively.
• Support and coach the team through first and second-facing customer interactions.
• Maintain exceptional levels of customer satisfaction and brand standards.
• Manage vehicle stock levels, availability, and showroom presentation.
• Produce accurate sales forecasts, reports, and performance analysis.
• Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations and dealership processes.
• Work closely with senior management to deliver departmental objectives and profitability targets.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Sales Manager, Business Manager, or Transaction Manager within a franchised dealership.
• A proven track record of delivering strong sales results and profitability.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and customer relationship abilities.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to analyse performance data and implement improvement strategies.
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer?

• £35,000 Basic Salary
• £60,000 OTE
• Company Car
• Manufacturer and management training
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays