General Sales Manager

YOLO Recruitment; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a General Sales Manager to join a dealership in Uxbridge. The ideal candidate should have proven success in management within the automotive sector, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive business growth. Responsibilities include leading a team, negotiating with clients, and identifying market opportunities. This position offers a competitive salary and fantastic benefits.

Benefits

Access to in-house training academy

Internal career progression opportunities

High street discounts

Wellbeing portal

Employee assistance programme

Standard company benefits including pension

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management in the automotive sector.
• Strong ability to drive business growth and employee satisfaction.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Sales Executives to achieve sales targets.
• Serve as the primary liaison with current and prospective markets.
• Collect and analyze market data to identify opportunities and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Overview

ROLE: General Sales Manager
LOCATION: Uxbridge
SALARY: 65k basic, 100k OTE + car + great benefits

New exciting opportunity for a General Sales Manager / GSM to join our client’s dealer in Middlesex. You need to be driven and ambitious with proven success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Sales Executives within your team to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organisation and its current and prospective markets.
• Provide guidance to Sales Executives during negotiation processes, assisting in finalising agreements and closing sales.
• Collect and analyse market and customer data to identify opportunities and trends.
• Collaborate with other managers to negotiate variations in pricing, delivery timelines, and product specifications.
• Offer insights on upcoming product developments and coordinate special promotional initiatives.
• Monitor stock levels and product displays, providing advice to Sales Executives to ensure effective inventory management.
• Maintain close communication with the production team to monitor vehicle progress and act as a key contact throughout the process.
• Regularly evaluate personal sales performance, striving to meet or surpass established targets.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and their specific requirements to offer tailored solutions.
• Facilitate the ongoing training and professional growth of Sales Executives within the team.
• Conduct routine performance reviews to provide constructive feedback and encourage continuous improvement.

About you

• Proven ability to identify and execute key success factors that drive business growth, profitability, cost efficiency, and high levels of employee and customer satisfaction.
• Proven experience within a management role in the automotive sector.
• Strong leadership skills, with a focus on fostering customer satisfaction and building loyalty.
• A hands-on approach to leadership, paired with financial acumen.
• Exceptional negotiation skills across various levels of the organisation.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for outstanding customer service.
• Solid understanding of industry trends and best practices.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.

Benefits

• Access to our in-house training academy
• Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations
• High street discounts
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase, service and parts discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with us.