General Sales Manager

Vertu Motors plc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company car

Pension scheme

Share incentive scheme

Colleague vehicle purchase scheme

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Vertu Hyundai Nottingham is seeking an experienced General Sales Manager to lead a high-performing sales team and deliver strong commercial results and customer experiences.

You will coach Business Managers, Sales Executives, and support colleagues across new and used vehicle sales, finance, and associated products, fostering a customer-focused culture.

If you are a proven automotive sales leader, this is your path to shape dealership performance and drive career development within Vertu Motors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Sales Manager or General Sales Manager in automotive retail.
• Strong leadership with ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to improve sales performance and profitability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing sales team through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Driving sales, profitability, and operational excellence across the dealership
• Managing the sales process to ensure exceptional customer outcomes at every stage of the journey
• Monitoring performance against key targets and implementing action plans where required
• Driving sales campaigns and promotional activity to maximise opportunities
• Ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards
• Creating a positive, collaborative, and success-driven team environment

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Team motivation

Customer experience

Job description

Vertu Hyundai Nottingham

Are you an inspiring automotive sales leader ready to take the next step in your career?

At Vertu Hyundai Nottingham, we’re looking for an experienced and driven General Sales Manager to lead our high-performing sales team and play a key role in delivering exceptional commercial results and customer experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading motor retailers, where you’ll enjoy a competitive basic salary of £45000, an OTE of £65000, a company car, and industry-leading career development opportunities.

Why Join Us?

At Vertu Motors, we believe great leaders create great teams. You’ll have the opportunity to shape dealership performance, develop talented colleagues, and make a real impact on both customer satisfaction and business success.

In return, we’ll provide the support, training, and career opportunities that allow you to continue growing as a leader within our organisation.

About The Role

As General Sales Manager, you will be responsible for leading, coaching, and inspiring a team of Business Managers, Sales Executives, and support colleagues to achieve outstanding results across both new and used vehicle sales.

You will drive a customer-focused sales culture, ensuring every customer enjoys a seamless and enjoyable buying experience while delivering strong commercial performance across vehicle sales, finance, and associated products.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and developing a high-performing sales team through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Driving sales, profitability, and operational excellence across the dealership
• Managing the sales process to ensure exceptional customer outcomes at every stage of the journey
• Monitoring performance against key targets and implementing action plans where required
• Driving sales campaigns and promotional activity to maximise opportunities
• Ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards
• Creating a positive, collaborative, and success-driven team environment

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking a proven automotive sales leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Able To Demonstrate

• Previous Sales Manager or General Sales Manager experience within the motor retail industry
• A strong record of increasing sales performance, profitability, and operational efficiency
• Outstanding leadership and people management skills
• The ability to motivate, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
• Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences
• A commitment to operating with integrity and professionalism at all times

A Business Built on Trust

At Vertu Motors, our values are at the heart of everything we do.

As a member of our leadership team, you’ll play an important role in creating a culture where customers always come first. You’ll help ensure we provide the right products and services, deliver fair customer outcomes, and maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Building trust with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders will be central to your success in this role.

As part of our commitment to maintaining these standards, successful candidates will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references, DBS screening, and licence verification where applicable.

Outstanding Benefits

We’re proud to invest more in our colleagues’ development than any other motor retailer, offering outstanding opportunities for progression and personal growth.

Our Benefits Package Includes

• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Company car
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme
• Preferential servicing rates
• Access to our online rewards platform, offering cashback and discounts with hundreds of retailers
• Ongoing leadership training and development
• Excellent career progression opportunities across the Vertu Motors Group

Ready to Lead the Way?

If you're a proven automotive sales leader with the ambition to drive performance, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.