Sales Manager Leeds, England, United Kingdom

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, representing 32 manufacturer brands and selling a wide range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We are committed to recognising the valuable contribution of our people and invest in rewards and benefits to support career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Lookers Nissan Leeds

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Up to £80,000 OTE (with basic between £45,000 and £55,000 plus bonus)

Hours: 44 hours per week – Mon to Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–17:00, Sunday 11:00–15:00 (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 a powerful growth story.

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.

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.

Role overview

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 customers and coach and motivate the team to do so too. You will report to 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 through imaging and showroom presentation. You will work alongside the divisional buyer, dedicated prep Technicians, detailers and photography team to deliver marketing standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full sales process, from web inquiry to phone & showroom
• Managing staff performance from structured 1:1s to training & development
• Implementing department targets and brand KPI’s
• Responsible for buying in vehicles and 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. A full UK driving licence is essential.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and one of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life’s most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing our people with manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great team and celebrate success at all levels.

Lookers Nissan Leeds and Lookers is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us, including verifying recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. All offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period starting from the start date.

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Interested candidates should apply through the company contact channel noted above or via the Lookers careers portal.

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