New Car Sales Manager

Company: Vertu Motors
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Location: Somerset
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead the new car sales operation for a prestigious Land Rover dealership, shaping a high-performing team to deliver strong commercial results and outstanding customer experiences. You will stay hands-on, guiding the sales process and supporting customer interactions to maximise opportunities. You’ll drive profitability, campaign effectiveness and staff development while maintaining high service standards. This is a chance to lead from the front in a brand-focused, fast-paced environment and contribute to a culture of integrity and customer-centric excellence.

Pay / Benefits

  • 25 days’ holiday
  • Company car
  • Online rewards platform
  • Pension
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Colleague Purchase Scheme

Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and develop the new car sales team
  • Drive sales performance, profitability and operating efficiency
  • Coach colleagues to maximise individual and team performance
  • Support the sale of new vehicles with appropriate finance, insurance and add-ons
  • Ensure consistently high customer service standards across the sales journey
  • Manage sales campaigns and promotions to maximise opportunities
  • Monitor performance against objectives and take action to drive results
  • Create a positive, accountable, high-performance sales environment

Key requirements

  • Proven experience in automotive sales management
  • Strong track record of improving sales performance and profitability
  • Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills
  • Ability to motivate a sales team and create a high-performance culture
  • Strong commercial awareness and confidence to make effective decisions
  • Hands-on management style with customer focus
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven dealership environment
  • leadership
  • coaching
  • people management
  • sales management
  • team leadership
  • performance tracking

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Posted: October 1st, 2026