Success doesn't happen by chance. It happens through leadership, ambition and drive." Sales Manager – Independent Car Dealership Location: Cranleigh, Surrey Monday to Saturday 9am – 6pm – 5 Days – No Sundays! Basic Salary: £40,000 | OTE: £60,000+ | Company Car Are you an ambitious and driven Car Sales Manager looking for your next challenge? We are working on behalf of an established independent car sales business in the Cranleigh area that is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, commercially minded Sales Manager to lead its sales operation and take the business to the next level. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced automotive sales professional who thrives on leading a team, driving performance and delivering exceptional customer service. The Role As Sales Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the dealership's sales operation, leading a small team of Sales Executives and ensuring the smooth journey of every vehicle from arrival through to sale. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading, motivating and developing a small team of Sales Executives. * Managing and monitoring sales performance to achieve and exceed targets. * Driving both vehicle sales and finance performance. * Overseeing stock from arrival through preparation and ultimately to sale. * Coordinating and managing the valeting and driver teams. * Ensuring vehicles are presented to the highest possible standards. * Maintaining a strong focus on customer experience and overall dealership performance. * Identifying opportunities to maximise sales, profitability and business growth. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from experienced automotive Sales Managers or strong Sales Executives ready to take that next step into management. You'll ideally have: * A proven background in car sales, ideally within an independent dealership. * Strong leadership and people management skills. * A track record of achieving sales targets and driving results. * Good commercial awareness, particularly around finance performance. * The ability to manage multiple areas of the sales operation. * A hands-on, proactive approach with the drive to make a real difference. What's on Offer? * £40,000 basic salary * £60,000+ realistic OTE potential * Company car (fuel paid for by the employee) * 5-day working week * Working hours: 9am–6pm * No Sundays! * 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Interested? If you're an experienced automotive sales professional looking for an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a dealership's sales operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion and the opportunity to find out more! Other Opportunities & Referral Scheme If this role isn’t quite right but you’re looking for something else in the automotive sector, please get in touch — at ASI Automotive Recruitment we’re committed to finding the right opportunity for you. We also offer a £75 voucher referral reward if you recommend a candidate who we successfully place. Confidential Job Search – Silent Search™ Looking for a new role but want to keep things private? With Silent Search™, your details remain anonymous until interview stage. We will always speak with you before submitting your CV to any client, so please ensure your contact details are up to date. If you’d like to learn more, please send your current CV and get in touch