PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD
Sales Controller – Automotive Retail
We're working with a well-established automotive retail business seeking a driven and ambitious Sales Controller to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced vehicle sales professional ready to step up into a leadership role.
The Role
As Sales Controller, you'll support the sales team in delivering strong commercial results while maintaining exceptional customer experience standards. You'll play a key role in driving performance, managing finance penetration, and ensuring compliance across all sales activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and motivate the sales team to achieve targets
- Oversee and maximise finance and insurance (F&I) performance
- Ensure a seamless and professional customer journey
- Maintain compliance with industry regulations and company standards
- Assist in stock management and sales process optimisation
About You
- Proven experience in automotive vehicle sales
- Previous experience as a Business Manager or Sales Controller (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of finance products and lender relationships
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Confident with IT systems and dealership software
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Company vehicle
- Generous holiday allowance + additional paid leave for key life events
- Staff discounts on vehicles and servicing
- Employee perks and discount platform
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing training and clear career progression pathways
- Access to leadership development programmes
- Flexible working options
Why Join?
Join a forward-thinking automotive business that genuinely invests in its people, offers real career progression, and rewards performance.
If this role is of interest and you would like more details, please call Adam or Scott on
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Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
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