Automotive Bookings Manager – Franchised Car Dealership, Weybridge, Surrey
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 Basic + £50,000 OTE
Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (flexible, no Saturdays)
Benefits: 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing by 1 day every 2 years (up to 25 days). Our client, a prestigious franchised car dealership in Weybridge, Surrey, is recruiting for a proactive Automotive Bookings Manager to lead their customer bookings department. This is a new role designed to bring structure, energy, and sales-driven leadership to the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and lead a team of 2 bookings advisors and oversee a service administrator.
Drive outbound booking strategies to maximise diary hours and conversions.
Lead by example, handling calls and converting leads with strong salesmanship.
Oversee MOT scheduling, vehicle health checks (winter/summer), and service bookings.
Ensure accurate use of Pinnacle booking system and Porsche pricing tool.
Address performance issues, challenge conduct, and foster a proactive team environment.
Deliver solutions, not problems, treating the department as your own business.Candidate Requirements:
Proven automotive industry experience (e.g., senior service advisor, service manager).
Strong technical knowledge of vehicles to guide customers and team.
Exceptional sales and negotiation skills; this is not an order-taking role.
Experience with Main Dealer IT Management systems
Self-sufficient, energetic, and entrepreneurial with a solutions-focused mindset.
Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a small team effectively.
Full UK driving licence.What Our Client Offers:
Opportunity to shape a new role for our clients Dealership team!
Work with a prestigious, non-volume brand in a state-of-the-art dealership.
Realistic £50,000 OTE based on hours booked, with flexibility on salary structure for the right candidate.Our client is seeking a dynamic, automotive-experienced professional ready to hit the ground running. You’ll bring energy, sales expertise, and leadership to drive bookings and deliver exceptional customer service. If you’re a senior service advisor or ex-service manager with a passion for results, we want to hear from you!
To apply for this Automotive Bookings Manager role in Weybridge, contact Liam Buffenbarger at Perfect Placement.
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