General Sales Manager

Marshall Motor Group; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Discounts on car purchase

Exclusive shopping perks

Job summary

Marshall Audi Coulsdon is seeking a commercially driven Sales Manager to lead a 6-strong sales team for new and used vehicles. You will drive weekly targets and collaborate with leadership to grow profitability and customer satisfaction.

You will manage budgeting and forecasting, coach staff, and influence dealership strategy under the Marshall brand. A premium automotive environment offers growth and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Manager within the automotive industry, preferably in a main dealership environment.
• Experience leading a sales team and delivering growth in a premium brand environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and performance management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the Sales team of 6 Sales Executives across new and used vehicle sales.
• Achieve weekly sales targets for vehicles, finance and insurance products with excellent service.
• Be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and driving business growth in line with store goals.
• Coach, develop and recognise the team to maximise performance and engagement.
• Represent Marshall Audi Coulsdon with integrity and deliver measurable commercial impact.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Sales strategy

Budgeting

Forecasting

People coaching

Customer focus

Job description

Competitive basic salary | OTE up to £85,000 + company car; 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks.

Full-time | 45 hours per week, including weekends on a rotational basis

This is more than a Sales Manager role. It's an opportunity to lead, influence, and transform the sales performance of Marshall Audi Coulsdon. With the support of an experienced leadership team, a growing sales operation, and the strength of the Audi brand behind you, you'll have the autonomy to drive change, develop people, and make a visible impact on the dealership's success.

Why Join Marshall Audi Coulsdon?

• Lead the sales operation of one of the world's most recognised premium automotive brands.
• Take ownership of a dealership with significant growth potential across new and used vehicle sales, customer retention, and profitability.
• Manage and develop a growing team of Sales Executives, with the opportunity to shape culture, performance, and future success.
• Enjoy the autonomy to make a real commercial impact, backed by direct support from an experienced General Manager and wider leadership team.
• Join a dealership with strong momentum, improved profitability, and a clear focus on building a high-performance culture.
• Benefit from Marshall leadership development programmes, manufacturer training, and genuine career progression opportunities within a major dealer group.
• Drive a business currently delivering around 100 vehicle sales per month, with further opportunities to improve enquiry conversion, F&I performance, stock turn, and customer satisfaction.
• This isn't a maintenance role. It's an opportunity for an ambitious, commercially driven Sales Manager to leave their mark, deliver measurable growth, and build a platform for future progression.

In this role:

• You’ll lead and drive performance of the Sales team of 6 Sales Executive , overseeing both new and used vehicle sales.
• You’ll achieve weekly sales targets for vehicles, finance, and insurance products, ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• You’ll be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and driving business growth in alignment with the store’s goals.
• You’ll lead by example – working closely with customers, managing escalations, and supporting team development through coaching, performance management, and recognition.
• Someone with proven experience as a Sales Manager within the automotive industry, preferably in a main dealership environment.
• Someone with a leader’s mindset and strong relationship-building skills, able to inspire and motivate a team to consistently meet and exceed targets
• Someone results oriented, with a track record of maximising profitability through effective stock management and sales strategies.
• Most importantly, someone who’s committed to upholding Marshall’s values and creating a positive, supportive environment for customers and colleagues alike.

About us:

At Marshall Motor Group, we're proud to represent over 25 leading car, van, truck and motorbike brands across more than 130 stores in England. We're also part of the Constellation Automotive Group, home to some of the most well known brands in the automotive industry, including webuyanycar, cinch and BCA. Our team is over 4,000 strong and receives excellent pay packages and fantastic benefits in an environment centred around integrity, respect and innovation.

We want to hear from people with a customer-centric, can-do attitude who are ready to drive their career – and our company – forward.

What will we offer you for your commitment to us?

Performance rewards: Competitive bonus scheme, based on multiple achievable elements.

Full tailored training: We will provide a selection of digital learning, some chosen by us to prepare you in the best possible way for your role, as well as some chosen by you for your continued development.

Career development: Ongoing manufacturer training and development pathways across the Group.

Financial security: Life insurance, contributory pension.

Exclusive perks: Discounts and rewards via a dedicated employee platform.

At Marshall Motor Group, our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees. This includes promotion and training, and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.