General Sales Manager

Vertu Motors plc; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking a General Sales Manager in Carlisle. The role involves managing day-to-day operations across three franchises and leading a sales team to achieve high performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record in the motor industry. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Qualifications

• Proven track record of sales and performance in the motor industry.
• Ability to lead a team and deliver business objectives.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations across three franchises.
• Lead and support the sales team to achieve targets.
• Oversee sales campaigns and promotions.

Skills

Sales performance improvement

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Vertu CUPRA Carlisle is recruiting for a General Sales Manager to join our team. We offer a £50,000 basic salary with an OTE of £70,000 plus company car and company benefits.

You will be responsible for day-to-day operations across three franchises: SEAT, CUPRA, and Peugeot.

As a General Sales Manager you will lead and manage a controlled sales process through a team including Business Managers, Sales Executives and support colleagues through regular coaching, robust management and constant customer interaction with first and second facing activity at its heart. You will serve and support your team to sell new and used vehicles, with 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 while upholding the highest ethical standards.

We are looking for a very talented, experienced Sales Manager with a proven track record of sales and performance within the motor industry. You will clearly demonstrate your ability to generate impressive results by increasing sales performance, profitability and operating efficiency. You must have strong leadership and people management skills as your primary focus is to lead your team to deliver their business objectives. You will demonstrate that you share our company values and possess strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

• 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.