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Car Sales Manager

Job details
Posting date: 19 March 2026
Salary: £45,000 to £70,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 April 2026
Location: Havant, Southern, PO9 3RH
Company: Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 59487611

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Summary

Are you an experienced automotive professional seeking your next career advancement? Our client, a reputable automotive dealership, is actively recruiting for a Car Sales Manager to lead and develop their dynamic sales team.

This Car Sales Manager position offers a unique opportunity within a well-established company known for delivering outstanding customer service and fostering staff development. If you have a proven track record in automotive sales management and are motivated to drive success, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Benefits:

- Competitive basic salary of £35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience, with a realistic OTE of £70,000 plus uncapped bonuses
- Full comprehensive training and ongoing support from a respected dealership
- Generous holiday entitlement, including bank holidays and milestone days
- Staff discounts on MOTs, servicing, and vehicle parts
- Employee benefits including life assurance, pension, and wellbeing programmes
- Opportunities for career progression within a leading automotive retail group
- Supportive and professional working environment

Duties as a Car Sales Manager:

- Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to optimise dealership performance
- Coach and mentor Sales Executives to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques
- Manage financial planning, including budgets, forecasts, and profit targets
- Oversee the sales administration process to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Maintain high standards of customer service throughout the sales process
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities for growth
- Drive the team’s ongoing development and motivation to foster a results-driven environment

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Sales Manager within a retail motor environment
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- Numerate with good attention to detail and business awareness
- Full UK driving licence
- Target-driven with a successful track record of delivering results
- Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and developing team members

If you are ready to lead a motivated sales team as a Car Sales Manager in a reputable dealership and contribute to their ongoing success, we would love to hear from you. Find out more about this exciting opportunity by reaching out today.

Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Havant & Hampshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Car Sales Manager position.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the automotive industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more motor trade jobs in your local area, please contact us today.

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