HOURS: 8.30AM TILL 6PM | 5 DAY WEEK

Our client is a leading and successful privately owned automotive network, operating over 35 sites across London and the Home Counties, on behalf of the industry’s biggest manufacturers. For these leading brands they supply new & used cars, including vans, and support the Motability Scheme, as well as Business and Fleet. With a turnover more than £500M, and over 700 staff in the UK, they now seek an experienced Car Sales Manager based at their Ipswich Dealership.
This role offers a unique opportunity to bring your expertise in sales management to a leading automotive group while representing two outstanding brands.
As Sales Manager, you will oversee a team of Sales Executives, drive both new and used vehicle sales, and ensuring exceptional customer outcomes. Reporting to the Franchise Director, you will play a pivotal role in the success of the dealership, pushing the team and business to new heights.
We are seeking a dynamic leader who shares our passion for the car brand and has the ambition to drive results. Ideally, you will have experience in budgeting and forecasting and a proven track record of delivering success in a main dealership setting.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage and motivate the Sales Team to achieve sales targets for vehicles, finance, and insurance products.
• Ensure exceptional customer service that results in high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, liaising both face-to-face and via phone/email.
• Handle customer complaints efficiently and effectively.
• Promote vehicles and services, both in the dealership and online.
• Oversee the collation of finance proposals that prioritize the customer’s best interests

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Proven experience as a Sales Manager in the automotive industry, preferably in a main dealership environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A calm, professional manner and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.