Car Sales Manager

Description:

We are representing a reputable automotive dealership in Dunstable, seeking an experienced sales professional to join as a Car Sales Manager. This pivotal role offers an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to lead a high-performing sales team, optimise used vehicle sales, and enhance overall dealership profitability. The successful individual will be responsible for managing the daily sales operations, with a focus on increasing used car volume, improving margins, and maintaining strong new vehicle performance.

Benefits of the Car Sales Manager:

Basic salary up to £45,000
OTE up to £60,000
Company car, subject to insurance criteria
Company pension scheme
22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Birthday day off following successful probation
Opportunities for career development and progression
Supportive, performance-driven working environmentDuties of the Car Sales Manager:

Drive used vehicle sales, profit, and stock turn
Manage stock levels, pricing strategies, vehicle presentation, and preparation standards
Lead, motivate, and coach the sales team to meet and exceed targets
Maintain a consistent sales process from enquiry to handover
Monitor and improve enquiry handling, follow-up, and sales conversion
Promote finance penetration, product sales, and overall deal profitability
Ensure all sales activities are compliant and meet company standards
Collaborate with senior management on stock strategy and commercial performance
Maintain strong new vehicle sales performance in line with manufacturer standards
Monitor departmental KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed
Foster a positive, professional, and results-focused showroom environmentRequirements of the Car Sales Manager:

Proven experience managing a vehicle sales team within a dealership environment
Strong understanding of used car sales, stock management, and margin enhancement
Excellent commercial and financial awareness
Track record of achieving KPIs and sales targets
Leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate teams
Structured, process-driven approach to work
Confidence to make commercially focused decisions as the Car Sales Manager
Passion for the automotive industry and delivering outstanding customer service
Flexibility to work rota shifts, including weekends, as weekend flexibility is essential due to potential changes in operating hoursIf you are an ambitious automotive Sales Manager eager to improve used car performance, increase profitability, and lead a successful sales team, we would like to hear from you.

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Dunstable and Bedfordshire today to discover more about this fantastic Car Sales Manager opportunity.

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