Assistant Sales Manager

Assistant Sales Manager required in Southampton, Hampshire

- Basic Salary: £35,000 basic – OTE £60,000
- Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00 (with 1 hour for lunch)
- Saturday 08:30 - 17:00/Sunday 10:00 - 16:00(with 1 hour for lunch), with a rota day off in the week.
- Prestige Main Dealer
- Company Car included

Experienced Assistant Sales Manager, required for our clients Vehicle Dealership in Southampton.

Our client is a Multi-Site Dealership group with a larger presence within Hampshire and the Southwest covering over 50 sites and over 20 well established automotive brands, ranging from the strong volume performers to Prestige, Niche and High-End Vehicle. You will be working with a fantastic reliable brand, with a brilliant reputation for quality car making!

This role would suit experienced Assistant Sales Managers, Senior Sales Executives, Business Managers or Transactions Manager or applicants with experience in a similar role within the automotive trade, who are process driven and understand how to run a team along that process.  

What’s in it for you as an Assistant Sales Manager£

- A Competitive Basic Salary of £35,000
- A fantastic Bonus Structure of £50,000 +
- Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00 (with 1 hour for lunch)
- Saturday 08:30 - 17:00/Sunday 10:00 - 16:00(with 1 hour for lunch), with a rota day off in the week.
- A supportive Management Structure
- Company Car, with maintenance costs, insurance, business mileage and fuel paid for.
- 30 Days holiday inclusive on bank holidays
- Plus, your Birthday off work!
- Long Service holiday entitlement
- Life Assurance up to 3 times your annual salary
- Subsidised Manufacturer Car Purchase schemes for your family
- Discounted MOT and servicing
- Future Development Opportunities with a Large Group

Duties of an Assistant Sales Manager with our Client:

- Assisting the Sales Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the sales department
- Managing a team of sales executives, providing guidance, coaching, and support
- Setting sales targets and closely monitoring performance to achieve desired results
- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to drive customer loyalty and repeat business
- Supporting the sales team in negotiating and closing deals, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Assisting in the development and implementation of sales strategies and promotional activities
- Conducting regular performance evaluations and providing feedback to the sales team
-  Keeping up-to-date with market trends, competitor analysis, and industry developments.

What our client expects of their Assistant Sales Manager: 

- Several years Motor trade experience Proven experience in automotive sales, preferably in a managerial or assistant managerial role
- Strong leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to inspire a sales team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Results-oriented approach with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Sound knowledge of the automotive industry and market trends
- Proficiency in computer systems and software relevant to automotive sales
- Full UK Driving Licence. – Preferably Clean

This vacancy is based in Southampton, Hampshire and our Client is ideally looking for motor trade experienced applicants.
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