Assistant Sales Manager - Automotive Retail

Location: Orpington
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 32,500 basic | Realistic OTE 70,000+ (uncapped) | Company Car + Benefits

Are you an experienced automotive sales leader with a background in main dealerships? We're recruiting for a skilled Assistant Sales Manager to join a high-performing dealership in Orpington.

This role offers the opportunity to represent a leading automotive brand, lead a motivated sales team, and enjoy excellent earnings potential with uncapped commission.

The Role

As Assistant Sales Manager, you will work alongside the Sales Manager to drive sales performance and lead a team of vehicle sales executives. You'll bring your dealership management experience to ensure the smooth running of the department while maintaining exceptional customer standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Sales Manager in overseeing day-to-day sales operations

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of sales executives

• Driving sales across vehicles, finance and insurance products

• Ensuring compliance with dealership and manufacturer standards

• Handling escalated customer queries and ensuring high CSI results

• Managing showroom presentation and finance proposal processes

Candidate Profile

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Proven experience in a main dealership at a managerial or supervisory level (e.g., Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, or Assistant Sales Manager)

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• A professional, customer-focused approach with the ability to resolve issues effectively

• Drive, resilience and a track record of achieving sales targets

The Package

• Basic salary: 32,500

• OTE in excess of 70,000 (uncapped)

• Company car

• Ongoing training and management support

• Genuine career development opportunities within a respected dealer group

• Full company benefits package