About Us
Cheshire Motor Works is a growing performance and luxury dealership, and we're looking for a dynamic, motivated, and experienced Car Sales Manager to lead our sales operation.
This is a hands-on management role for someone with a proven track record in automotive sales who can inspire a team, maximise vehicle profitability, oversee stock purchasing, and ensure the smooth running of our vehicle preparation process.
If you're commercially driven, passionate about the motor trade, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role & Responsibilities :
As Car Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for:
- Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing sales team.
- Driving sales performance and ensuring targets and KPIs are consistently achieved.
- Purchasing quality used vehicles through a variety of trade and online sales platforms.
- Managing stock levels to ensure the right vehicles are available at the right time.
- Overseeing vehicle preparation, ensuring cars are retail-ready within agreed timescales.
- Monitoring vehicle performance and pricing using the AutoTrader portal, producing reports and making data-driven decisions daily.
- Ensuring exceptional customer service throughout the sales journey.
- Working closely with senior management to maximise profitability and operational efficiency.
- Ensuring dealership processes and compliance standards are maintained.
About You:
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience as a Car Sales Manager within a franchised or independent dealership.
- A proven track record of delivering outstanding sales results and leading successful teams.
- Experience purchasing vehicles through trade and online buying platforms.
- Strong knowledge and experience using CITNOW.
- Experience working with Dealer Management Systems (DMS).
- Proficiency using the AutoTrader Portal, including daily stock management, reporting, pricing analysis, and vehicle performance monitoring.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for delivering results.
Location: Cheshire
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive basic salary + uncapped bonus (dependent on experience)
Pay: £40,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?
Experience:
- Car Sales Management : 2 years (required)
- CitNOW: 1 year (preferred)
- Vehicle Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
