General Sales Manager

Marshall Motor Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Life insurance

Pension

Employee discounts

Discounts on car purchase and service

Job summary

Marshall Motor Group seeks a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a high-performing sales team at Maidstone. You will drive performance across new and used vehicle sales, hit weekly targets for vehicles and finance/insurance, and shape budgeting and forecasting to grow the business.

You’ll coach, manage escalations, and foster a customer-centric, results-driven environment. Join a group representing top brands with integrity and development opportunities, enjoying a competitive package, a company car,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Manager in the automotive industry.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Track record of maximising profitability through stock management and sales strategies.
• Commitment to Marshall's values and customer-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• You’ll lead and drive performance of the Sales team, 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.

Skills

Sales management

Leadership

Forecasting

Customer service

Job description

Responsibilities

• You’ll lead and drive performance of the Sales team, 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.

Requirements

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

About Marshall Motor Group

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.

Job details

Competitive basic salary | OTE up to £65,000 + 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 Lead a high-performing sales team with a prestigious automotive brand., What will we offer you for your commitment to us?

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.

Equal opportunity

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.