Car Sales Manager

Our client is a franchised car dealership, who are now seeking to recruit a Sales Manager for their busy site.

This is a hands-on position, working within a small and busy dealership in Reading. You will be overseeing the daily activities of 2x Sales Executives, and could be a great opportunity for an existing Business Manager / Transaction Manager / Sales Controller / Senior Sales Executive who is now looking to take their first Sales Manager position.

Sales Manager Role

1. To report to the Brand Director, you will be co-ordinating the daily activities of the Sales Executives.
2. To provide support, coaching and assistance to maximise sales volume and profitability, being primarily responsible for achieving both chassis and F&I KPI’s.
3. To be experienced with all aspects of the F&I functions in order to maximise sales profitability.
4. To oversee the enquiry management process.
5. To promote at all times the professional image of the dealership and ensure that customer satisfaction standards are maintained.
6. To maintain accurate and up to date records for vehicle sales and finance transactions to facilitate regular reviews of performance against targets.
7. To be involved in vehicle part-exchange appraisals / valuations, controlling and sales deals.

About You

1. Experience of working as either Sales Controller, Business Manager or Transaction Manager is ideal.
2. To have a good working knowledge of Kerridge or an alternative; DO training will be given to build on your existing knowledge of systems and to comply with FSA regulation.
3. To be self-motivated and have a strong desire to succeed.
4. To have a positive, customer-focused attitude and approach to your work.
5. Proven experience with strong exposure in selling, finance, invoicing, managing accounts, staff management and administrative duties.
6. To have a valid driving licence.

Package

Basic Salary up to £35,000 – OTE £60,000