New Car Sales Manager

New Car Sales Manager – Oxford £35,000 Basic Salary | £60,000 OTE | Company Car Overview We are seeking an ambitious and driven New Car Sales Manager to lead a successful dealership sales team in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Automotive Sales Manager, Business Manager, or Transaction Manager looking to progress their career within a high-performing retail environment. You will be responsible for driving new vehicle sales performance, maximising profitability, developing the sales team, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The role requires a hands-on leader who can inspire, coach, and motivate a team to consistently exceed targets. The Role As New Car Sales Manager, you will: * Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Sales Executives. * Drive new vehicle sales performance, finance penetration, and ancillary product sales. * Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity against agreed targets. * Manage customer enquiries and ensure all leads are handled effectively. * Support and coach the team through first and second-facing customer interactions. * Maintain exceptional levels of customer satisfaction and brand standards. * Manage vehicle stock levels, availability, and showroom presentation. * Produce accurate sales forecasts, reports, and performance analysis. * Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations and dealership processes. * Work closely with senior management to deliver departmental objectives and profitability targets. Requirements To be successful in this role, you will have: * Previous experience as a Sales Manager, Business Manager, or Transaction Manager within a franchised dealership. * A proven track record of delivering strong sales results and profitability. * Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills. * Excellent negotiation and customer relationship abilities. * Commercial awareness with the ability to analyse performance data and implement improvement strategies. * High levels of organisation and attention to detail. * Full UK Driving Licence. What's on Offer? * £35,000 Basic Salary * £60,000 OTE * Company Car * Manufacturer and management training * Career progression opportunities * Pension scheme * Employee benefits package * 28 days holiday including bank holidays