Assistant Sales Manager


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£30,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ruislip, HA4 0LJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	4 Dec 2026

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Summary

Assistant Sales Manager – Ruislip

We are recruiting for an experienced Assistant Sales Manager, Automotive Sales Manager or Senior Car Sales Executive looking to progress into management at an established main dealership in Ruislip. Applicants should have automotive sales experience, strong leadership and customer service skills, and the right to work in the UK. Previous experience supporting or managing a dealership sales team is advantageous.

Job Details

Location: Ruislip, West London

Salary: £30,000 basic

OTE: £55,000

Bonus: Performance-related bonus scheme

Hours: Full-time, working pattern to be confirmed

Ref: 31897

Assistant Sales Manager Company Benefits

- 31 days' holiday, increasing to 33 with service

- Additional paid day off for your birthday

- Company pension scheme

- Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts and labour

- Retail and lifestyle discounts

- Dentist on Demand access

- Optional healthcare cash plans

- Ongoing training and management development

- Career progression across a growing dealership group

- Enhanced maternity leave after qualifying service

- £500 colleague referral bonus

Assistant Sales Manager Role

- Support the Sales Manager in leading and motivating the vehicle sales team

- Drive sales performance across vehicles, finance and insurance products

- Coach Sales Executives to achieve individual and departmental targets

- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and dealership standards

- Manage customer enquiries, resolve complaints and maintain high satisfaction scores

- Support customer finance proposals and the sales process

- Maintain excellent showroom presentation and operational standards

Assistant Sales Manager Requirements

- Previous automotive sales experience, ideally within a main dealership

- Experience leading, coaching or supporting a sales team is advantageous

- Proven ability to achieve sales targets and motivate others

- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills

- Good understanding of vehicle sales and finance processes

- Professional approach to customer service and complaint resolution

- Right to work in the UK

Experienced Senior Sales Executives, Sales Controllers and Transaction Managers ready to progress into an Assistant Sales Manager position are encouraged to apply.

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Assistant Sales Manager vacancy in Ruislip, apply with your CV or contact Robert Samuels at Octane Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Robert Samuels

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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. We also recruit for related positions including Assistant Sales Manager, Automotive Sales Manager, Car Sales Manager, Senior Sales Executive, Sales Controller, Transaction Manager, Business Manager and Used Car Sales Manager across the UK.

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