Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 28/09/2026
Job Ref: 31605

Sales Manager - Orpington

Location: Orpington
Salary: £46,000 - £106,000
Sector: Sales
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 31605

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager, Automotive Sales Manager or Car Sales Manager to join a busy dealership in Wolverhampton. Applicants must have previous automotive sales management experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.

Location: Orpington
Pay / salary: £46,000 basic + bonus & company car, OTE: £106,000
Job type: Permanent / full-time role
Shift and schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am–5:00pm and currently every other Sunday 10:00am–4:00pm


Benefits:
•    Uncapped performance bonus scheme
•    33 days annual leave including bank holidays
•    Holiday purchase scheme
•    Company pension with up to 7% employer matching contributions
•    Life Assurance
•    Employee vehicle purchase schemes
•    Manufacturer-accredited training and personal development plan
•    24/7 online GP and wellbeing support
•    Retail, travel, technology and gym discounts
•    Cycle to Work scheme
•    Annual paid charity volunteering day

Skills and experience
•    Experience as a Sales Manager, Automotive Sales Manager, Car Sales Manager or similar dealership management role
•    Strong leadership, coaching and team management skills
•    Good understanding of vehicle sales processes and dealership performance

Job Responsibilities for the Sales Executive role
•    Lead, coach and motivate the dealership sales team to achieve sales and profitability targets
•    Monitor sales performance, customer enquiries, conversion rates and team activity
•    Support Sales Executives throughout the vehicle sales process and help maximise opportunities
•    Manage new and used vehicle sales activity while maintaining high customer service standards
•    Ensure accurate sales administration and compliance with dealership procedures
•    Develop the sales team through coaching, performance management and ongoing training
•    Work closely with senior management to drive overall dealership performance

If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.

Consultant: Robert Samuels – Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.

If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Sales Executive, Car Sales Executive, Sales Consultant, Business Manager or Sales Controller roles, then please get in touch.