New & Used Car Sales Manager - Suffolk

£35k basic with £55-60k OTE

Date Posted: Thursday 28 May 2026

, Ref: 4997

Car Sales Manager

£35,000 Basic | £55,000 – £60,000 OTE + Company Car
Bury St Edmunds

Permanent / Full Time

Working Hours:

  • 5 days per week
  • Monday to Saturday rota

Lead a Successful Sales Team

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Car Sales Manager to join a busy and successful main dealership in the Bury St Edmunds area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven automotive Sales Manager to take ownership of a high-performing sales department, leading and developing a team of 4 Sales Executives while driving profitability, performance and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate must have previous Sales Management experience within the motor trade and a strong track record of delivering results.

The Role

  • Managing and motivating a team of 4 Sales Executives
  • Driving new and used vehicle sales performance
  • Supporting the team with deal management and closing opportunities
  • Monitoring KPIs, enquiry management and conversions
  • Ensuring exceptional customer service standards are maintained
  • Managing stock performance and departmental profitability
  • Coaching and developing the sales team to maximise performance
  • Maintaining FCA compliance and dealership processes

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Sales Manager within the motor trade
  • Proven track record of achieving targets and driving team success
  • Strong leadership, coaching and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and customer handling ability
  • Professional, driven and commercially focused approach
  • Full UK Driving Licence essential

What’s On Offer

  • £35,000 basic salary
  • £55,000 – £60,000 OTE
  • Company car provided
  • Established main dealership environment
  • Genuine progression and long-term career opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious automotive Sales Manager looking to join a successful dealership with strong earning potential and career progression.

Apply today to find out more.

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