Sales Manager

Sales Manager - New or Used Cars Location: Stockton Salary: £35,000 Basic OTE: £55,000 Hours: Monday to Saturday, 1 in 2 Sundays, with a day off during the week We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager to join a successful dealership in Stockton. This opportunity is open to candidates with experience managing either a New Car or Used Car department, with the chance to lead a high-performing sales team and drive both volume and profitability. This is a fantastic role for a motivated automotive professional who can inspire a team, manage performance, and ensure the department operates efficiently while delivering exceptional customer service. Responsibilities of a Sales Manager Reporting to the General Sales Manager Leading, motivating and developing a team of Sales Executives Driving vehicle sales, finance penetration and overall department profitability Structuring and approving deals to maximise margin Monitoring daily sales performance and departmental KPIs Managing stock levels and ensuring effective stock turn Ensuring FCA compliance and manufacturer standards are met Supporting recruitment, training and development of sales staff Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and retention Skills and Experience Required Previous experience as a Sales Manager within a franchised main dealer Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving profitability Strong leadership and people management skills Commercially aware with ..... full job details .....