General Sales Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Ashington; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car provided

Incentives for high sales performance

Five-day work week including Saturdays

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Newcastle is seeking an experienced General Sales Manager to lead the dealership's sales team and drive business growth. The role offers a competitive base salary of £48,000 with an achievable OTE of £80,000 and a company car. You will motivate staff, develop sales strategies, build strong customer relationships and collaborate with other departments to optimise daily operations. A five‑day week, including Saturdays, with clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Sales Manager or similar leadership role within the motor trade.
• Strong understanding of automotive sales processes and customer requirements.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• Ability to motivate staff and achieve results in a competitive environment.
• Automotive industry knowledge relevant to the Newcastle area is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the sales team to meet and exceed targets
• Developing and executing effective sales strategies to increase market share
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and key clients
• Hands-on involvement in the sales process to ensure customer satisfaction
• Monitoring team performance and providing ongoing coaching and development
• Collaborating with other departments to optimise daily operational and sales activities

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Automotive industry knowledge

Job description

We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced automotive professional to join a reputable dealership in Newcastle as a General Sales Manager.

Our client, a well-established and customer-focused motor trade business, is seeking a dedicated General Sales Manager to lead their sales team and drive business growth.

This General Sales Manager role offers a competitive salary, attractive bonus potential, and excellent career development prospects within a supportive management environment.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary of £48,000 with an achievable OTE of £80,000
• Company car provided
• Incentives for high sales performance
• Five-day working week, including Saturdays, promoting a healthy work-life balance
• Supportive management structure with clear opportunities for career progression
• Work with a well-respected and established business in the motor trade

Duties

• Leading and motivating the sales team to meet and exceed targets
• Developing and executing effective sales strategies to increase market share
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and key clients
• Hands-on involvement in the sales process to ensure customer satisfaction
• Monitoring team performance and providing ongoing coaching and development
• Collaborating with other departments to optimise daily operational and sales activities

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Sales Manager or similar leadership role within the motor trade
• Strong understanding of automotive sales processes and customer requirements
• Excellent communication and team management skills
• Ability to motivate staff and achieve results in a competitive environment
• Automotive industry knowledge relevant to the Newcastle area is highly desirable

This is a high-profile opportunity for a driven and experienced General Sales Manager to join a thriving dealership and advance their career within the automotive industry.