General Sales Manager

Vertu Motors; Breadsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent motor retailer in Derby is seeking a General Sales Manager to lead a team and drive sales performance in a dynamic environment. The role requires prior experience, preferably as a Business Manager, with responsibilities including managing sales teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and implementing successful sales campaigns. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the motor industry, ideally as a Business Manager or similar.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are required.
• Ability to increase sales performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Sales Executives and a Business Manager.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and uphold ethical sales standards.
• Manage sales campaigns and promotions.

Skills

Sales performance improvement

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

General Sales Manager

Vertu Motors
Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4RX

£40,000.00 - £60,000.00 per year

Permanent

Full time

NEW

Vertu Skoda Derby

At Vertu Skoda Derby, we are currently recruiting for a General Sales Manager to join our team! We are offering a £40,000 basic salary with an OTE of £60,000 plus company car and company benefits.

As a General Sales Manager, you will be leading and managing a controlled sales process through a team of 6 Sales Executives and 1 Business Manager, supported by colleagues across the dealership. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Manager or similar professional looking to take the next step up into senior leadership.

You will serve and support your team to sell new and used vehicles, alongside a range of add‑on products including finance, whilst ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction at all times. You will also manage all sales campaigns and promotions that maximise sales, ensuring we uphold the highest ethical standards.

About Skoda

Skoda is a brand renowned for its award‑winning innovation, reliability, and value for money. With a strong reputation for producing vehicles that combine practicality with style, Skoda continues to grow as one of the most trusted names in the motor industry. At Vertu Skoda Derby, you will be representing a brand that prides itself on delivering exceptional customer experiences and vehicles that consistently exceed expectations.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a talented, ambitious Sales Manager with a proven track record of performance within the motor industry. Ideally, you will already be working as a Business Manager or in a similar role and are now ready to step up into a General Sales Manager position.

You will be able to clearly demonstrate your ability to:

• Increase sales performance, profitability, and operating efficiency
• Lead and inspire a team to deliver business objectives
• Uphold company values with strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

What We Offer

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleagues' personal development than any other. If you are successful, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression, and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice.

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Apply today to be considered for this role!

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include verifying your recent employment, address, and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.