New & Used Car Sales Manager - Suffolk

£35k-40k basic with £55-60k OTE

Date Posted: Friday 28 August 2026

, Ref: 5098

Car Sales Manager

Up to £40,000 Basic Salary | Up to £60,000 OTE

Bury St Edmunds

Permanent | Full Time

Working Hours:

  • 5 days per week

  • Monday to Saturday rota

Lead a Successful Sales Operation

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 an experienced automotive Sales Manager to take responsibility for a successful sales operation, managing a team of 4 Sales Executives and overseeing approximately 80 vehicle sales per month.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record within automotive sales management and be confident driving performance, profitability and customer satisfaction across the department.

The Role

  • Managing, motivating and developing a team of 4 Sales Executives.
  • Overseeing approximately 80 vehicle sales per month.
  • Driving new and used vehicle sales performance.
  • Supporting the team with deal management and closing opportunities.
  • Monitoring KPIs, enquiry levels, conversion rates and profitability.
  • Ensuring exceptional customer service standards are maintained.
  • Managing stock performance and maximising departmental profitability.
  • Coaching Sales Executives to achieve and exceed targets.
  • Maintaining high standards of FCA compliance and dealership processes.
  • Working closely with senior management to achieve wider business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Sales Manager within the motor trade.
  • Proven track record of delivering strong sales results.
  • Experience managing and developing a sales team.
  • Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of profitability and KPIs.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and customer-handling skills.
  • Driven, motivated and able to lead from the front.
  • Full UK Driving Licence essential.

What’s On Offer

  • Up to £40,000 Basic Salary, dependent on experience.
  • Up to £20,000 additional earnings, taking the package to £60,000 OTE+.
  • Manage a team of 4 Sales Executives.
  • Approximately 80 cars sold per month from the site.
  • Established main dealership environment.
  • Genuine opportunity to make a significant impact on departmental performance.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.

If you're an experienced Car Sales Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership of a successful sales operation and earn £60k+, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

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