At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic automotive sales team and drive exceptional customer experiences.
- Company: Join Carbase, the South West’s largest independent pre-owned dealership group.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days annual leave, health cash plan, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Join a family-owned business committed to creating a thriving workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of an award-winning team with real opportunities for career progression.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in automotive sales and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
Salary: OTE £70,000 depending on experience
Are you an experienced automotive sales leader ready for your next big challenge? Lead one of the South West’s most successful automotive sales teams at Carbase. We’re not just selling cars — we’re building careers, creating exceptional customer experiences, and leading the way in the automotive industry. As the South West’s largest independent pre-owned dealership group, we’re growing rapidly and looking for an ambitious, driven, and inspirational Store Leader to head up our high-performing Weston team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong automotive dealership experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves developing people, and knows how to drive outstanding commercial results. If you’re passionate about performance, leadership, and delivering excellence — we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead, inspire, and develop a successful team of Business Managers and Sales Consultants
- Drive performance and maximise sales opportunities across the dealership
- Create a positive, energetic, and customer-focused culture
- Coach and mentor team members to achieve and exceed targets
- Oversee the full customer journey, ensuring an outstanding buying experience
- Manage stock control and vehicle valuations confidently and effectively
- Analyse performance data and report insights to senior leadership
- Deliver impactful sales campaigns and promotional activity
- Ensure full compliance with FCA, GDPR, and company policies
- Lead from the front with passion, professionalism, and integrity
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership experience within the automotive industry
- Strong track record in automotive sales performance
- Experience managing and motivating dealership sales teams
- Knowledge of finance and insurance products
- Excellent communication and people leadership skills
- Commercial awareness with the ability to drive profitability
- Understanding of FCA and GDPR compliance standards
You’ll Also Be:
- Energetic, ambitious, and target-driven
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
- Confident making decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Motivated by developing people and building winning teams
Why Join Carbase?
We believe great people create great businesses — and we invest heavily in our team. When you join Carbase, you’ll become part of an award-winning, family-owned business with a fantastic reputation and genuine opportunities for progression.
Our Benefits Include:
- 31 days annual leave, increasing to 35 with service
- BHSF Health Cash Plan
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discounts on vehicle purchases and servicing
- Health & wellbeing support through Ben
- Bike to Work scheme
- Access to Money@Work financial support
About Carbase
Over the past two decades, Carbase has grown into the South West’s largest independent pre-owned dealership group, with four retail locations including Vanbase Bristol and a team of more than 200 employees. We’re proud winners of the Great Place to Work Award and the Auto Trader People & Culture Award in both 2023, 2024 & 2025 — recognition that reflects our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace where people can thrive.
Store Leader in Weston-super-Mare employer: Carbase UK
Join Carbase, one of the South West's fastest-growing automotive businesses, where you can enjoy a 4-day work week while earning a competitive salary of up to £50,000+ per year. Our supportive, people-first culture and commitment to employee growth through EV training and career development make us an excellent employer. With a brand-new, state-of-the-art Vehicle Preparation Centre in Portbury, you'll be part of a family-run business that values your skills and offers genuine progression opportunities.
