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New & Used Car Sales Manager

ACS Automotive RecruitmentBury St. Edmunds, Suffolk🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a thriving sales team within a reputable dealership, with a competitive OTE of £55,000-£60,000 and a company car. You'll thrive here if you're a driven automotive sales professional with a passion for coaching and developing talent, enjoying a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with impactful leadership. Apply today to take the next step in your successful sales management career!

Quick Overview

Salary
£35k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Job Description

Car Sales Manager

Up to £40,000 Basic Salary Up to £60,000 OTE

Bury St Edmunds

Permanent Full Time

Working Hours:

  • 5 days per week

  • Monday to Saturday rota

Lead a Successful Sales Operation

We re currently recruiting for an experienced Car Sales Manager to join a busy and successful main dealership in the Bury St Edmunds area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive Sales Manager to take responsibility for a successful sales operation, managing a team of 4 Sales Executives and overseeing approximately 80 vehicle sales per month.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record within automotive sales management and be confident driving performance, profitability and customer satisfaction across the department.

The Role

  • Managing, motivating and developing a team of 4 Sales Executives.
  • Overseeing approximately 80 vehicle sales per month.
  • Driving new and used vehicle sales performance.
  • Supporting the team with deal management and closing opportunities.
  • Monitoring KPIs, enquiry levels, conversion rates and profitability.
  • Ensuring exceptional customer service standards are maintained.
  • Managing stock performance and maximising departmental profitability.
  • Coaching Sales Executives to achieve and exceed targets.
  • Maintaining high standards of FCA compliance and dealership processes.
  • Working closely with senior management to achieve wider business objectives.

What We re Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Sales Manager within the motor trade.
  • Proven track record of delivering strong sales results.
  • Experience managing and developing a sales team.
  • Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of profitability and KPIs.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and customer-handling skills.
  • Driven, motivated and able to lead from the front.
  • Full UK Driving Licence essential.

What s On Offer

  • Up to £40,000 Basic Salary, dependent on experience.
  • Up to £20,000 additional earnings, taking the package to £60,000 OTE+.
  • Manage a team of 4 Sales Executives.
  • Approximately 80 cars sold per month from the site.
  • Established main dealership environment.
  • Genuine opportunity to make a significant impact on departmental performance.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.

If you're an experienced Car Sales Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership of a successful sales operation and earn £60k+, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

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