General Sales Manager

XtremeStrategySource; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Exeter is seeking a General Sales Manager to lead a team in maximizing vehicle sales and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the motor industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to increase sales performance. The company offers a basic salary of £45,000 with OTE of £65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, discounts, and pension plans.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Access to rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Share incentive scheme

Pension

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the motor industry.
• Ability to increase sales performance and profitability.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a controlled sales process.
• Coach and support team members to sell vehicles and add-on products.
• Manage all sales campaigns and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Performance

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

Vertu Hyundai Exeter

At our Vertu Hyundai Exeter dealership, we are currently recruiting for a General Sales Manager to join our team!

We are offering a £45,000 basic salary with an OTE of £65,000, plus a company car and an excellent range of company benefits.

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. Your role involves regular coaching, robust management, and constant customer interaction, with first and second facing activity at its core. You will serve and support your team to sell new and used vehicles, including add-on products like finance, while ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. You will also manage all sales campaigns and promotions to maximize sales, upholding the highest ethical standards.

We are looking for a talented, experienced Sales Manager with a proven track record in the motor industry. You should demonstrate your ability to increase sales performance, profitability, and operational efficiency. Strong leadership and people management skills are essential, as your primary focus is to lead your team to meet their business objectives. You should share our company values and possess excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

We pride ourselves on investing more in our colleagues' personal development than any other motor retailer. Successful applicants can look forward to ongoing training opportunities, career progression, and a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform offering cashback and discounts at multiple retailers
• Preferential service rates
• Colleague purchase scheme
• Share incentive scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Apply today to be considered for this role!

If your application is successful, we will conduct employment checks prior to your start date. These may include verification of recent employment, address, and credit history. We may also perform criminal record and driving license checks.

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