Car Sales Manager


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B5 4RW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of New Car Sales Manager at a reputable franchised dealership in Birmingham. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive sales professional to step into a leadership position within a well-established main dealer group. The New Car Sales Manager will be responsible for leading a dedicated sales team, driving sales performance, and maintaining high standards of customer service in a dynamic automotive environment.

Benefits:

- Competitive basic salary with an OTE of £60,000 and uncapped earning potential

- Five-day working week, supporting work-life balance

- Company car scheme offering up to two vehicles

- Attractive bonus and incentive structure

- Up to 7% employer pension contribution

- 22 days’ holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays

- Access to retail discounts through Rewards Apps

- Employee wellbeing support and enhanced leave provisions such as maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

- Opportunities for professional development within a leading main dealer group

Duties:

- Lead, motivate, and develop the new car sales team to meet and exceed goals

- Develop and execute effective sales strategies to increase dealership profitability

- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service quality as the Car Sales Manager

- Monitor and analyse sales performance and market trends regularly

- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of product features, finance options, and competitor activities

- Oversee daily sales operations, ensuring compliance with company policies

- Provide coaching and support to optimise team performance and individual sales targets

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a New Car Sales Manager or within a similar automotive sales management role; senior sales executives or sales controllers will also be considered

- Strong leadership and team management skills

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service abilities

- Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets

- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a target-driven environment

- Full UK driving licence

Could you be ready for your next step? If you are an experienced automotive sales professional seeking to progress as a New Car Sales Manager, this opportunity is for you. Alternatively, this role may suit an experienced Sales Controller ready to take the leap into management.

Contact Archie Lawson, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement, covering Birmingham and the West Midlands, today to discover more about this fantastic Car Sales Manager opportunity.

Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Let us help you take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career.

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