Sales Manager upon Tyne, England upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Newcastle upon Tyne, England upon Tyne, United Kingdom

About us
:
We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Newcastle Nissan and Changan

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary:
Up to £80k OTE (including basic plus bonus)
Hours: 44 Hours - Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm (with a day off midweek), Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm (rota basis)

Join a high-performing, motivated team at a truly exciting moment in automotive history. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of two powerful growth stories
:

Nissan – Entering a New EV Era

Nissan is accelerating into the future of electric mobility, with the
all-new Micra and next-generation Leaf launching in early 2026
. This is your chance to represent one of the most respected automotive brands as it leads the charge into a bold EV future.

Alongside Nissan, you’ll play a key role in the
UK launch of Changan
, an innovative global brand entering the market for the first time. The role covers the
entire Northern territory, extending well into Scotland
, offering huge potential for growth and career progression.

Have you got what it takes to lead an established department in an electrifying franchise? If so, we would love to hear from you! The successful candidate will receive an industry leading remuneration package with access to in‑house training.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Driven, hungry, and ambitious
  , with a strong desire to succeed
• Highly organised
  , able to manage multiple priorities across a wide territory
• Be a motivational leader who inspires performance and teamwork
• Commercially focused, resilient, and passionate about new vehicles and customer experience

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a
  high-performing and supportive team
• Work with
  cutting-edge EV products
  and a
  brand-new market entrant
• Significant
  career progression opportunities
  as the brands grow
• A role with real
  impact, autonomy, and excitement

If you’re ready to lead from the front, embrace innovation, and be part of something genuinely new,
we want to hear from you
.

As Sales Manager, you will act as a role model for customer service excellence for the team, always leading by example. You will develop long‑lasting, meaningful relationships with our customers and coach and motivate the team to do so too. You will be reporting into the General Manager. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

You will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the showroom including vehicle valuations and sales; supervising the vehicle journey from workshop prep right through to imaging and showroom presentation. You will work alongside the divisional buyer, dedicated prep Technicians, detailers and photography team so that you can deliver marketing standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full sales process, from web inquiry to phone & showroom
• Managing staff performance from structured 121’s to training & development
• Implementing department targets and brand KPI's
• Responsible for buying in vehicles. As well as up to date stock pricing
• Ensuring full FCA compliance within the Sales Department
• Manage and own our Customer Satisfaction

You will have prior experience in a similar premium automotive environment with a proven track record in transactional sales and delivering exceptional customer service experiences. You will be able to demonstrate experience in leading a highly motivated team and know how to get the best out of each team member.

Experience monitoring financial performance against budget and the ability to identify and address any shortfalls promptly is a must. You will need the ability to understand finance and insurance product regulations and have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate a sale. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is…