Assistant New Car Sales Manager
Renault Romford (RM3)
£35,000 pa basic salary + OTE £70,000 pa (uncapped)
5-day week (rota basis)
Join Our New Car Sales Leadership Team at Renault Romford
Renault Retail Group is looking for an experienced Assistant New Car Sales Manager to join our team at Renault Romford, located on the Southend Arterial Road in Harold Wood (RM3).
This role combines commercial, coaching, and finance leadership responsibilities normally associated with Sales Controller and Business Manager positions.
Working alongside the General Sales Manager, you'll support the performance, profitability, and day-to-day operation of the New Car Sales Team, helping Sales Executives succeed while maintaining high standards of customer experience and finance compliance.
You'll help lead a New Car Sales Team comprising Sales Executives, a Sales Apprentice, and a Vehicle Progressor.
What You'll Do
Support the General Sales Manager in delivering New Car sales targets, profitability objectives, and manufacturer performance standards
Coach, develop, and support the New Car Sales Team to maximise customer engagement, conversion rates, product knowledge, and process compliance
Monitor sales performance, activity levels, key performance indicators, forecasts, and sales pipeline activity
Structure vehicle deals and assist with complex sales transactions where required
Present and oversee finance, insurance, and add-on products in a compliant and customer-focused manner
Work with finance providers and lenders to secure suitable funding solutions for customers
Support vehicle appraisals, stock management, manufacturer forecasting, and pipeline activity
Ensure leads, enquiries, appointments, follow-up activity, and customer escalations are handled professionally and effectively
Maintain high standards of compliance, manufacturer process adherence, and customer satisfaction
Lead the New Car Sales operation in the General Sales Manager's absence
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates with previous experience as a Sales Controller, Business Manager, Transaction Manager, F&I Manager, Assistant Sales Manager, or Senior Sales Executive within a franchised automotive dealership environment.
You should be able to demonstrate a successful track record in automotive retail sales, a strong understanding of finance and insurance products, and experience coaching or developing Sales Executives. Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential.
Experience using CRM systems, dealership management systems, and sales performance reporting tools would be advantageous. Experience with Renault or Dacia products would be beneficial but is not essential.
Driving Licence Requirement: A full UK driving licence (manual and automatic vehicles) is essential for this role.
Hours & Pay
This role operates on a 3-week rota, typically comprising four weekdays plus Saturday, with one week in three comprising three weekdays plus Saturday and Sunday.
Working hours are 8:30am–6:00pm Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm Saturday, and 10:00am–4:00pm Sunday. A 1-hour lunch break applies Monday to Saturday.
Basic salary is £35,000 pa, with OTE of £70,000 pa that is achievable, regularly reached, and uncapped.
Access to Renault Retail Group's ECOS/ECOP vehicle scheme is included.
Company Benefits
Access to a tax-efficient new car scheme (ECOS/ECOP), with high-spec vehicles replaced annually
Family Car Scheme available for close family members, typically from £139 per month, with vehicles replaced annually
Eligibility applies after probation for the first vehicle, with a second vehicle available after 12 months' service
Car insurance included on both schemes
33 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays (option to buy or sell additional days)
Pension scheme with life assurance
Staff discounts on vehicles, parts, servicing, and accessories
Share Incentive Scheme
Mortgage and pension advice seminars
Excellent manufacturer training and clear career development opportunities
Cycle to Work scheme, including e-bikes
Discounted gym membership
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies
Eye test voucher scheme
How to Apply
Click Apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.
Raja Mallik from the Recruitment Team will contact shortlisted candidates.
No agencies please
