Sales Manager

Sales Manager – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Cleckheaton

At JCT600, we are looking for an ambitious and inspiring Sales Manager to lead our VW Commercial Vehicles sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing automotive sales professional who thrives on developing people, driving performance, and creating a customer-first culture.

As Sales Manager, you’ll take responsibility for leading the sales operation, ensuring the team consistently delivers outstanding results while maintaining the highest standards of customer experience and compliance.

Working closely with the Head of Business, you’ll motivate and coach the team to exceed targets, maximise profitability, and build long-term customer relationships.

As Sales Manager, your day-to-day will include:

Lead, motivate, and develop the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets

Drive performance across new and used vehicle sales, finance, and add-on products

Monitor KPIs and implement effective sales strategies to maximise profitability

Ensure an exceptional customer journey from initial enquiry through to vehicle handover

Coach and support team members through regular performance reviews and development plans

Maintain compliance with FCA and company standards

Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure smooth dealership operations

Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth

What we’re looking for in a Sales Manager

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people leadership and delivering results.

You’ll ideally have:

Previous experience in a Sales Manager or senior automotive sales leadership role

A proven track record of delivering strong commercial performance

Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills

Strong organisational and analytical abilities

A customer-focused approach with a passion for delivering exceptional service

High levels of motivation, resilience, and professionalism

Full UK driving licence (free from excessive penalties)

Benefits

Annual leave: 34 days including bank holidays, increasing to 36 days (5 years) and 38 days (10 years)

Family support: Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing & protection: Life assurance, pension, enhanced sickness cover

Training & development: From foundation to advanced levels through brand partner training and our best-in-class leadership development

Colleague car purchase scheme & servicing discounts

Cycle-to-work and discounted gym schemes

Referral scheme up to £1,000

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We’ve spent over 80 years building a business that values its people and their careers

We pride ourselves on being rated highly by colleagues for engagement and inclusivity

Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our “Life at JCT600” philosophy and seven colleague commitments

How to Apply

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Inclusivity & Diversity

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive business, we’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We try our hardest to make JCT600 feel like a home from home for all of our colleagues. To us, that’s a place where we can all feel supported to be our true selves every day and where our workforce represents the wonderful communities we serve.