Sales Controller

Sales Controller

Bristol | 34,000 Basic | 65,000 Realistic Earnings | Uncapped OTE

Take the Next Step in Your Automotive Sales Career

We're recruiting for a driven automotive sales professional to join a busy, high-volume dealership as a Sales Controller.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Manager looking for the next step in their career , or a Senior Sales Executive ready to progress into a management role .

You'll need a strong understanding of dealership sales processes, a commercial mindset and the ambition to drive performance, develop people and help a sales team achieve its full potential.

Working closely with the Store Leader, you'll play a key role in improving conversion rates, maximising sales opportunities and coaching Sales Consultants. This is a hands-on position where you'll lead from the front, support the wider sales operation and provide cover for Business Managers when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Performance: Monitor KPIs, sales targets and conversion rates, identifying opportunities to improve results and maximise profitability.
• Coaching and Development: Support, mentor and motivate Sales Consultants, helping them improve their sales techniques, product knowledge and customer engagement.
• Lead Management: Monitor incoming sales leads, ensuring they are distributed effectively and followed up to maximise conversion.
• Data and Reporting: Analyse sales performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Deal Support: Assist with deal structures, resolve queries and help maximise sales opportunities.
• Business Manager Support: Work closely with Business Managers and provide cover when required.
• Customer Experience: Maintain high customer service standards and support initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and reviews.
• Showroom Operations: Support the day-to-day running of the showroom, ensuring processes are followed consistently.

About You

We're interested in candidates from a high-volume automotive retail environment who are commercially minded, motivated and ready to take the next step.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience as a Business Manager or a strong track record as a Senior Sales Executive.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume dealership.
• A good understanding of dealership sales processes, KPIs and conversion rates.
• The ability to maximise sales opportunities and deliver strong commercial results.
• The confidence and enthusiasm to coach, motivate and develop colleagues.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and desire to progress.
• A full, valid UK driving licence and a good standard of English and Maths.

Salary, Earnings and Benefits

• 34,000 basic salary
• Realistic earnings of 65,000, with uncapped earning potential
• Company car may be considered depending on the successful candidate.
• 31 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Staff discounts on vehicle purchases and servicing.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee financial wellbeing programme.

Working Hours

Five days per week, with two days off during the week. Both Saturday and Sunday working are currently required , as these are the busiest trading days.

Store opening hours:

• Monday to Friday: 09:45-19:00
• Saturday: 08:00-18:00
• Sunday: 10:00-17:00

The working pattern is kept under review.

Interested?

Whether you're an established Business Manager looking for progression or a successful Senior Sales Executive ready to step into management, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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