Sales Manager

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Sales Manager leading Continental Cars BMW’s automotive sales team in Wellington. Driving targets, inventory performance, customer satisfaction, and dealership profitability.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeWellington • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and coaching abilities to drive sales team performance while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Possesses a deep understanding of dealership operations and a customer-focused approach to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction.

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Automotive Sales LeadershipSales Growth and ProfitabilityInventory ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingData Analysis and Improvement Strategies

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy ImplementationPerformance Metrics AnalysisDealership Operations KnowledgeCompliance Standards UnderstandingFinancial Target Achievement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationNegotiationTeam Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Right to Work ChecksPolice ChecksCredit Checks

Industry Keywords

Premium Brand EnvironmentHigh-Performance CultureCustomer SatisfactionMarket CompetitivenessStock Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the sales team
Manage vehicle inventory
Achieve financial targets
Ensure compliance with BMW and Group standards
Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to achieve and exceed monthly and annual targets
Implement sales strategies, processes, and performance metrics to maximise profitability and customer satisfaction
Foster a high-performance culture through training, mentoring, and career development
Drive showroom standards and ensure customer interactions reflect brand values
Analyse sales data to identify opportunities, address challenges, and maintain market competitiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in automotive sales leadership, ideally within a premium or prestige brand environment
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales growth and profitability
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Highly organised with strong inventory and stock management capabilities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
Ability to analyse performance data and implement effective improvement strategies
Sound understanding of dealership operations, compliance requirements, and industry best practice
Successful completion of phone screening, interviews, reference, police, credit and right to work checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration package including performance incentives and company benefits
Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
Supportive and high-performing dealership environment