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Car Sales Manager

Perfect PlacementPinewood, Suffolk🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 15 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£35k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable independent dealership based in Ipswich, Suffolk, for the position of Hands-On Sales Manager.

This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional seeking to advance their career within the motor trade, combining leadership responsibilities with active involvement in vehicle sales.

Benefits of a Hands-On Sales Manager:

  • Competitive basic salary of up to £35,000 per annum
  • Realistic earnings potential with an OTE of approximately £80,000
  • Five and a half day working week supporting work-life balance
  • Long-term career progression within a reputable, prestige-focused dealership
  • Opportunity to lead a dynamic sales team while remaining hands-on in sales activities
  • Work within a large dealership specialising in high-end vehicles

Duties of a Hands-On Sales Manager:

  • Lead and motivate a team of sales executives to meet and exceed sales targets
  • Maintain an active role in selling vehicles, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the sales department
  • Build strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities
  • Contribute to achieving dealership profitability through effective sales management

Requirements of a Hands-On Sales Manager:

  • Proven experience in automotive sales management, ideally within prestige or high-end vehicles
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to customer needs
  • Drive to succeed coupled with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service
  • Up-to-date knowledge of automotive market trends and sales techniques

If you are a dedicated automotive sales professional ready to take the next step in your career as a Hands-On Sales Manager, this opportunity offers excellent earning potential and career growth prospects.

Contact Danielle Axtell-Carty, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Ipswich and Suffolk, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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