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