Job Description

Sales Manager - Curtis Toyota Ballymena

Company Overview

Curtis Toyota is a long-established, family-run dealership trusted across Northern Ireland for straight-talking advice, quality vehicles, and exceptional customer care. Our Ballymena site is the hub of the business, supported by a close-knit team and a strong reputation built over 40 years. We pride ourselves on fast decision-making, a supportive working culture, and delivering an experience that keeps customers coming back.

Summary

We are recruiting a

Sales Manager

for Curtis Toyota Ballymena. This is a key leadership role within the business, responsible for driving retail and used-car performance, supporting Motability customers, and leading a motivated sales team. The successful candidate will help us maintain our reputation for honesty, value and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and support the sales team to achieve targets and maintain high customer-satisfaction scores. Oversee all new, used, and Motability sales activity within the Ballymena site. Manage day-to-day operations including enquiry handling, stock management, pricing, and presentation standards. Deliver a consistent, customer-first experience in line with Toyota standards. Build strong customer relationships that encourage repeat business and referrals. Analyse market trends, competitor activity and local demand to identify sales opportunities. Work collaboratively with the aftersales team to ensure a seamless customer journey. Maintain accurate documentation, reporting and compliance across all sales processes.

Qualifications

Proven experience in automotive sales or sales management (Toyota or franchise experience advantageous). Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a small sales team. Confident communicator with excellent customer-handling skills. Strong organisational ability with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Ability to plan, monitor and adapt sales strategies in a fast-moving environment. Motability knowledge is desirable but training can be provided. Full UK driving licence required.

What We Offer

A supportive, family-run environment. Well-established customer base and strong local brand reputation. Opportunity to shape and lead a developing sales department. Ongoing Toyota training and development.

How to Apply

If you believe you can lead our sales team and contribute to the continued success of Curtis Toyota Ballymena, apply now and tell us why you're the right fit.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company car Employee discount Free parking Store discount
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Retail: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Location:

Ballymena BT42 3HB (preferred)
Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person