General Sales Manager

Vertu Motors plc; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Share incentive scheme

Colleague purchase scheme

Preferential service rates

Rewards platform access

Training and progression

Job summary

Vertu BMW Motorrad Exeter is seeking an experienced General Sales Manager to lead a high-performing motorcycle sales team and deliver outstanding customer experiences while driving commercial success.

You will coach and develop the team, drive new and used sales, and maximise profitability with finance products, while maintaining compliance and a customer-first culture.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A history of driving sales growth, profitability and operational performance.
• The ability to inspire, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A customer-first approach and commitment to delivering outstanding experiences.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A genuine alignment with our company values and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Driving new and used motorcycle sales performance.
• Leading, motivating and developing your team to achieve ambitious targets.
• Managing the sales process and ensuring a first-class customer journey.
• Maximising profitability through the sale of finance and associated products.
• Delivering successful sales campaigns and promotional activity.
• Maintaining the highest standards of compliance, integrity and customer care.
• Creating an environment where customers return and recommend us with confidence.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Automotive sales

Customer service

Job description

Vertu BMW Motorrad Exeter

Are you an experienced automotive sales leader looking for an exciting opportunity with one of the world's most iconic motorcycle brands?

At Vertu BMW Motorrad Exeter, we are looking for a driven and inspirational General Sales Manager to lead our sales team and play a key role in delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving commercial success.

What We Offer

• Excellent basic salary of £40,000with an OTE of £60,000
• Company car
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Preferential Service Rates
• Access to our rewards platform offering cashback and discounts with major retailers
• Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities with a business that invests heavily in its people

About the Role

As General Sales Manager, you will lead a high-performing sales team, including Business Managers, Sales Executives and support colleagues. Through effective coaching, leadership and customer engagement, you will create a culture focused on delivering outstanding results and exceptional customer service.

You will be responsible for:

• Driving new and used motorcycle sales performance
• Leading, motivating and developing your team to achieve ambitious targets
• Managing the sales process and ensuring a first-class customer journey
• Maximising profitability through the sale of finance and associated products
• Delivering successful sales campaigns and promotional activity
• Maintaining the highest standards of compliance, integrity and customer care
• Creating an environment where customers return and recommend us with confidence

About You

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results within the motor retail industry.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• A history of driving sales growth, profitability and operational performance
• The ability to inspire, coach and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A customer-first approach and commitment to delivering outstanding experiences
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A genuine alignment with our company values and ethical standards

A Values-Led Business

At Vertu, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to operating responsibly, fairly and transparently, ensuring we always recommend the right products and services to meet our customers' needs.

As a senior leader within the dealership, you will set the standard for integrity, professionalism and customer care, helping to build long-term trust and loyalty while driving a culture of responsible business practices.

Why Join Vertu?

We are proud to be one of the UK's leading automotive retailers and a business that genuinely invests in its colleagues. From industry-leading training and development programmes to exciting career progression opportunities, we'll support you every step of the way as you build a rewarding and successful career with us.

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, which may include employment references, address verification, credit history, DBS and driving licence checks, as appropriate for the role.