General Sales Manager VW Vans Glasgow

Lookers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookers Volkswagen seeks a General Sales Manager for the Glasgow dealership. This key role involves leading sales operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and training staff to excel in a premium automotive environment. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Holidays that increase with service

Car schemes

Critical illness cover

Health support

Mental health resources

Enhanced parental leave

Bonuses or commissions

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a premium automotive environment.
• Proven track record in transactional sales.
• Experience leading motivated teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the showroom.
• Manage the full sales process from inquiry to showroom.
• Ensure FCA compliance within the Sales Department.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

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Overview

Glasgow Volkswagen Van Centre

Monday to Friday 8.30-6PM, Sat Rota 9am -1PM

Up to £50k Basic

Are you looking for a career-defining role and eager to be part of something new and exciting? Lookers Volkswagen is seeking an ambitious and talented General Sales Manager to lead the team. As a General Sales Manager, you will serve as a role model for customer service excellence, developing long-lasting relationships with customers and coaching the team to do the same.

This is an opportunity not to be missed! You will oversee the daily operations of the showroom, including vehicle valuations and sales, supervising the vehicle journey from workshop prep to showroom presentation. You will collaborate with the divisional buyer, prep technicians, detailers, and photography team to ensure marketing standards are met.

• Manage the full sales process, from web inquiry to showroom.
• Lead staff performance through structured 121s, training, and development.
• Implement department targets and brand KPIs.
• Responsible for vehicle purchasing and stock pricing.
• Ensure FCA compliance within the Sales Department.
• Manage and own customer satisfaction.

Applicants should have prior experience in a similar premium automotive environment with a proven track record in transactional sales and delivering exceptional customer service. Experience leading motivated teams and monitoring financial performance against budgets is essential. Knowledge of finance and insurance product regulations, excellent communication skills, and negotiation ability are also required.

About us

Lookers is one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers across over 150 dealerships nationwide. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, holidays that increase with service, car schemes, critical illness cover, life assurance, health support, mental health resources, enhanced parental leave, and potential for additional earnings through bonuses or commissions.

We invest in our people through manufacturer brand and management training and celebrate success with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and provide a working environment free from discrimination.

Successful applicants will undergo relevant employment checks, including employment verification, credit checks, criminal record checks, and driving license verification, depending on the role.

If you believe your skills and experience align with this opportunity, please apply today. For further information, contact [e-mail].