Sales Manager - Whangarei

About the Role

Join Auto Collective Whangarei as a Sales Manager and lead a dynamic team to surpass sales goals while delivering excellent customer service. This is a direct leadership position focused on motivating your team and driving business growth in the automotive sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-achieving sales team
• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets to boost dealership profitability
• Set clear goals and cultivate a strong culture centered on performance
• Monitor and analyze sales metrics including conversion rates and gross profit
• Formulate sales plans and explore new market prospects
• Assist the sales team with deal negotiations and closures
• Oversee vehicle inventory, pricing strategies, and manage market demand and ageing stock
• Build ongoing customer relationships to encourage repeat and referral business
• Forecast sales outcomes and communicate results to senior leadership
• Identify opportunities to enhance sales effectiveness and the customer experience

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in automotive sales leadership or managing dealerships
• Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales objectives
• Strong leadership, coaching abilities, and people management skills
• Good commercial insight with financial acumen
• Ability to confidently negotiate and close sales deals
• Customer-focused approach
• Energetic, driven, and accountable for delivering results
• Holds a valid full New Zealand driver's license

Why Join Auto Collective?

This role is an excellent chance to make a significant impact in a growing automotive group that represents brands like Mercedes-Benz vans, RAM, BYD, and Jeep. You will lead a skilled team, influence overall dealership success, and advance your career in a supportive environment focused on performance.

Compensation includes a competitive salary plus performance-based incentives. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced automotive sales leader ready to enhance team performance and build a thriving operation in Northland.