General Sales Manager 7489 Surrey

ASI Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive group in Guildford is seeking a General Sales Manager to lead a thriving sales operation. The role demands an accomplished leader with a background in high-end automotive management and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. Competitive compensation includes a basic salary of £67,500 and OTE of £90,000, along with benefits such as an executive company vehicle and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Executive company vehicle

24 days annual leave (rising with service)

Private medical cover

Gym membership and wellness benefits

Flexible benefits including holiday buy/sell schemes

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior automotive sales management role.
• A history of delivering consistent results within a premium or prestige environment.
• A refined understanding of luxury customer expectations.
• Exceptional interpersonal coaching and organisational skills.
• Financial fluency and an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Achieving and surpassing vehicle sales F&I and profitability targets.
• Inspiring coaching and developing a high-calibre team to peak performance.
• Ensuring operational excellence across stock management, budgeting and showroom standards.

Skills

Business Development

Customer Relations

General Management

Revenue Growth

Product Knowledge

Account Management

CRM

Client Relationships

Job description

Excellence is never an accident. It is the result of high intention sincere effort and intelligent execution.

General Sales Manager Prestige Automotive Retail

Location: Guildford Area

Package: 67500 basic 90000 OTE Executive company vehicle

Hours: 5-day working week across MondaySaturday (08 : 30 18 : 00)

A rare and distinguished opportunity has arisen with a privately owned award-winning automotive group representing one of the worlds most iconic marques.

We are seeking an accomplished General Sales Manager with the presence commercial acumen and leadership finesse to take the helm of a thriving sales operation within a premium retail environment. This is a career-defining appointment for a results-driven individual with a passion for excellence a command of the luxury customer experience and the ability to inspire high-performing teams.

The Opportunity

You will assume full strategic and operational responsibility for a high-volume sales department encompassing both new and used vehicles with an annual turnover exceeding 1200 units.

Leading an established team of Sales Executives Business Managers and Sales Support professionals your focus will be on driving sustained commercial growth delivering a truly exceptional client journey and cultivating a culture of performance precision and pride.

Key areas of responsibility include :

• Achieving and surpassing vehicle sales F&I and profitability targets
• Inspiring coaching and developing a high-calibre team to peak performance
• Ensuring operational excellence across stock management budgeting and showroom standards
• Embodying and promoting the values of a premium automotive brand at every customer touchpoint
• Contributing to the wider leadership team on group strategy and business development

This is a visible hands‑on role suited to an individual with both gravitas and genuine drive.

About You

You will be a confident polished leader with a proven track record in high-end automotive sales management. Your leadership style will balance commercial rigour with emotional intelligence and your commitment to delivering first‑class service will be second to none.

You will bring :

• Substantial experience in a senior automotive sales management role
• A history of delivering consistent results within a premium or prestige environment
• A refined understanding of luxury customer expectations
• Exceptional interpersonal coaching and organisational skills
• Financial fluency and an analytical mindset

Above all you will be passionate about leading people and delivering a world‑class retail experience.

The Rewards

This position offers not only a compelling remuneration package but also the opportunity to join a respected and forward‑thinking organisation that places its people at the heart of its success.

Benefits include :

• 67500 basic salary 90000 OTE
• Executive company vehicle
• 24 days annual leave (rising with service) birthday off
• Private medical cover and health cash plan
• Exclusive staff vehicle schemes (cars bikes EVs)
• Gym membership and wellness benefits
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits including holiday buy / sell tech & travel schemes
• Cross‑functional development and career progression opportunities

Discreet Enquiries Welcome

If you are a seasoned sales leader ready to elevate your career within a premium brand environment we invite you to get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Other Opportunities

If you are looking for something else in the Automotive sector please get in touch as at ASI Automotive Recruitment we make it our mission to find the right job for YOU!!

Referral Scheme

If youre not a GSM but you know of someone who is and maybe interested we will pay 75 in vouchers of your choice for a successful recommendation. If youre interested or know of someone that might be please get in touch.

Silent Search

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Please note : ASI Recruitment will never move forward with an application without speaking to you first. To make sure we can reach you quickly please include up-to-date contact details (mobile email and landline if you have one) on your CV.

The job is based in Guildford and our client would like you to have a commute you can carry out in the long term.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity please get in touch with your current and accurate CV.

Our standard procedure is to speak to you before we send your CV to any of our clients so please make sure your contact details are on your CV.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Business Development,Customer Relations,General Managements,Revenue Growth,Product Knowledge,Account Management,CRM,Client Relationships,Internet,Sales Activities,Trade shows,Product Line,Sales Floor,Sales Goals,Sales Process

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 85000 - 90000