Overview
In this role you will lead the new car sales operation for a prestigious Land Rover dealership, shaping a high-performing team to deliver strong commercial results and outstanding customer experiences. You will stay hands-on, guiding the sales process and supporting customer interactions to maximise opportunities. You’ll drive profitability, campaign effectiveness and staff development while maintaining high service standards. This is a chance to lead from the front in a brand-focused, fast-paced environment and contribute to a culture of integrity and customer-centric excellence.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days' holiday
- Company car
- Online rewards platform
- Pension
- Training and career development opportunities
- Colleague Purchase Scheme
Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop the new car sales team
- Drive sales performance, profitability and operating efficiency
- Coach colleagues to maximise individual and team performance
- Support the sale of new vehicles with appropriate finance, insurance and add-ons
- Ensure consistently high customer service standards across the sales journey
- Manage sales campaigns and promotions to maximise opportunities
- Monitor performance against objectives and take action to drive results
- Create a positive, accountable, high-performance sales environment
Key requirements
- Proven experience in automotive sales management
- Strong track record of improving sales performance and profitability
- Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills
- Ability to motivate a sales team and create a high-performance culture
- Strong commercial awareness and confidence to make effective decisions
- Hands-on management style with customer focus
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven dealership environment
- leadership
- coaching
- people management
- sales management
- team leadership
- performance tracking
New Car Sales Manager in Somerset employer: Vertu Motors
At Vertu Hyundai Peterlee, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of our colleagues. With an industry-leading remuneration package, ongoing training opportunities, and a supportive work culture, we empower our Business Managers to excel in their roles while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at the forefront. Join us to be part of a values-driven team that fosters integrity and offers a range of fantastic benefits, including generous holiday allowances and a share incentive scheme.
