General Sales Manager

Noble Recruiting Ltd.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive business in Essex seeks a dynamic General Sales Manager to oversee sales performance across Basildon, Brentwood, and Southend. The successful candidate will drive vehicle sales, manage a multi-site sales team, and ensure customer satisfaction. Strong experience in automotive sales and team leadership is required, along with a full UK driving licence. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary of £45,000 plus uncapped commission.

Benefits

Company car

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Experience in a senior automotive sales role.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of new and used vehicles.
• Promote and sell service plans and finance products.
• Manage and motivate a team of Sales Executives.
• Maintain records and manage a diary efficiently.
• Work closely with the Service Department.
• Plan sales and promotional events.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards.

Skills

Motivating and managing a multi-site sales team

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Results-driven attitude

Job description

General Sales Manager – Essex (Basildon, Brentwood & Southend)

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: £45,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £80,000)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Benefits: Company car

Noble Recruiting is working with a leading automotive business in Essex to recruit a dynamic and experienced General Sales Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales leader to oversee performance across Basildon, Brentwood and Southend sites. You’ll be responsible for maximising vehicle sales, motivating your team of Sales Executives, and delivering outstanding customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of new and used vehicles to achieve monthly and annual targets.
• Promote and sell service plans and finance products.
• Manage and motivate a team of Sales Executives across multiple sites.
• Maintain accurate records and manage a diary system efficiently.
• Work closely with the Service Department to meet customer needs.
• Plan and host off‑site sales and promotional events.
• Ensure all sales activity meets compliance and brand standards.

About You

You’ll be a confident and experienced Sales Manager within the automotive industry, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and leading successful teams.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience as a General Sales Manager or senior automotive sales role.
• Proven ability to motivate and manage a multi‑site sales team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and results‑driven attitude.
• Full UK driving licence (held for at least one year).

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
• Saturday: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm (day off in lieu during the week)
• Sunday/Bank Holidays: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm (every other)