Lead a high-performing sales team with one of New Zealand’s most exciting automotive brands.

Brendan Foot Supersite is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to lead our GWM sales team in Lower Hutt.

GWM is a well-established and increasingly popular brand in the New Zealand market, with a strong and expanding range of vehicles. With excellent product, growing customer demand and significant opportunity ahead, this is an exciting time to take the lead of the brand within our business.

We are looking for a Sales Manager who loves the pace of automotive retail, knows how to get the best out of a sales team and is equally comfortable driving activity on the showroom floor as they are reviewing numbers, stock and performance.

The role

As GWM Sales Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day performance of the GWM sales operation, with responsibility for driving sales volume, profitability, customer experience and team performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be visible on the floor, working alongside your team, helping progress deals, coaching performance and ensuring every opportunity is followed through.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching and motivating the GWM sales team
• Driving new vehicle sales volume and gross profit
• Managing enquiry, prospecting and follow-up activity to ensure opportunities are maximised
• Supporting the team to structure, negotiate and close deals
• Monitoring individual and team performance and addressing gaps quickly
• Managing vehicle stock, ageing stock and forward orders
• Ensuring strong sales processes and consistently high standards of customer service
• Working collaboratively with our Finance & Insurance, Service, Parts and wider sales teams
• Creating a positive, accountable and performance-focused team culture

About you

You will already have solid experience in automotive sales management and a track record of leading a successful dealership sales team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven automotive Sales Manager or senior sales leadership experience
• Is a strong people leader who enjoys coaching and developing others
• Is commercially focused and understands dealership profitability
• Knows how to drive activity, accountability and results
• Is confident managing stock, targets, margins and manufacturer expectations
• Has strong deal-making and negotiation skills
• Leads from the front and enjoys being actively involved on the sales floor
• Is organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Builds strong relationships with customers, colleagues and manufacturer representatives
• Has high standards and takes pride in delivering an excellent customer experience

Most importantly, we are looking for someone with energy, drive and the ability to create momentum within their team.

Why join Brendan Foot Supersite?

Brendan Foot Supersite is a long-established, family-owned automotive business representing a range of leading vehicle brands across the Wellington region.

This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of a strong and growing brand with excellent products and significant potential.

You’ll also benefit from:

• A competitive remuneration package including company drive car
• The backing of an established and successful dealership group
• Support from an experienced New Vehicle General Sales Manager
• Strong marketing and operational support
• The opportunity to lead a recognised and growing automotive brand
• A business that values strong leadership, accountability and customer service

If you are an experienced automotive Sales Manager looking for your next opportunity, and the chance to lead a brand with real momentum in the New Zealand market appeals to you, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your sales leadership experience.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 23rd September. Candidates must be an NZ resident or hold an open work visa.