Assistant Sales Manager – New Car Sales Team

About the role

Join the New Car Sales team at Renault Orpington as an Assistant Sales Manager. Working alongside the General Sales Manager, you will support sales performance, profitability and coach the sales executives. The role blends commercial, coaching and finance leadership responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the General Sales Manager in achieving new‑car sales targets and profitability objectives.
• Monitor sales performance, activity levels and key performance indicators across the team.
• Coach and develop sales executives to improve customer engagement, conversion rates and product knowledge.
• Act as a visible presence on the showroom floor and lead the team in the General Sales Manager’s absence.
• Structure complex deals and assist sales executives with transaction negotiations.
• Present and oversee finance, insurance and add‑on products in a compliant, customer‑focused manner.
• Work with finance providers and lenders to secure suitable funding solutions for customers.
• Support vehicle part‑exchange appraisals and ensure deal profitability.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and sales pipeline activity.
• Ensure leads, enquiries and appointments are handled effectively.
• Monitor finance documentation for compliance.
• Assist with new vehicle ordering, stock availability and manufacturer forecasting processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in automotive sales management or a similar commercial role.
• Strong understanding of finance and insurance processes within car sales.
• Ability to coach and develop sales teams to achieve targets.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced showroom environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• CRM (customer relationship management) system usage.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary of £35,000 per annum.
• Uncapped on‑target earnings up to £70,000 per annum.
• 5‑day working week on a rota basis.
• Opportunity to develop within a leading automotive retailer.