General Sales Manager — Lead High‑Performance Auto Team (OTE)

Cars2 Ltd

Wakefield

On-site

GBP 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

OTE salary up to £80k
33 days holiday

Job summary

Cars2 Ltd in Wakefield is seeking a hands‑on General Sales Manager to lead the sales team and drive ongoing success. You will manage a diverse portfolio, coach Sales Managers and Executives, and push for higher profitability and market share while maintaining exceptional customer service.

The role requires a dynamic, commercially focused leader with a track record in the motor trade and the ability to motivate teams under pressure.

Qualifications

  • Proven background in the motor trade.
  • Experience leading sales teams and managers.
  • Strong customer-focused leadership and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and motivate Sales Managers, Controllers and Executives to exceed targets.
  • Manage departmental costs in line with KPIs.
  • Maximise sales, profitability and market share.
  • Drive improvements in customer satisfaction and ensure high standards of sales process.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Negotiation
Organisational skills

Job description

Cars2 Ltd in Wakefield is seeking a hands‑on General Sales Manager to lead the sales team and drive ongoing success. You will manage a diverse portfolio, coach Sales Managers and Executives, and push for higher profitability and market share while maintaining exceptional customer service.

The role requires a dynamic, commercially focused leader with a track record in the motor trade and the ability to motivate teams under pressure.

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