Sales Manager

Vertu Motors plc; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Rewards platform with cashback

Job summary

Vertu Motors Skipton is seeking a Sales Manager to own a growing sales operation at a busy dealership on a retail park. The role involves leading a team of 5 Sales Executives, coaching, and hands-on leadership to ensure a strong customer journey while selling new and used vehicles and financing options.

The role offers a competitive basic salary up to £40,000 with an OTE of £60,000, plus a company car and a range of benefits including a rewards scheme and progression opportunities.

Job description

Sales Manager Vertu Motors – Skipton

Ready to take the next step in your career? At Vertu Motors Skipton, we're looking for a Sales Manager to take ownership of a growing sales operation. You'll work in a busy, high-footfall dealership located on a vibrant retail park — a prime spot that attracts a steady stream of customers. Every day brings variety, with opportunities to sell both new and used vehicles.

We offer a competitive basic salary of up to £40,000 with an OTE of £60,000, a company car, and a full range of benefits, including a manufacturer rewards scheme where Sales Managers can earn 50% of their sales colleagues' rewards.

About the role

As Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for leading a structured, ethical and customer‑focused sales operation. You'll support your team of 5 Sales Executives through clear processes, regular coaching and hands‑on leadership, while staying closely connected to the customer journey yourself.

Your focus will be on:

• Creating a supportive, inclusive environment where people can do their best work
• Leading the sale of new and used vehicles, alongside finance and value‑added products
• Managing sales campaigns and promotions in line with brand and compliance standards
• Balancing performance, profitability and customer satisfaction in a sustainable way

About you

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager, or a Business Manager or Assistant Sales Manager ready to progress into their next role. You'll have experience in the motor industry and a genuine interest in supporting sales performance, profitability and efficient ways of working. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys leading with empathy, developing people, and creating an environment where everyone can succeed.

You'll likely bring:

• A track record of improving sales performance, profitability or operational efficiency
• A collaborative, motivational leadership style with a passion for people and performance
• Strong commercial acumen with a commitment to ethical, customer‑focused practice
• Values‑driven, with integrity, resilience, and the ability to set clear goals for yourself and your team

Why join Vertu Motors?

Vertu Motors is one of the UK's most financially stable motor retail groups, and we're proud to invest heavily in our colleagues' development, wellbeing and long‑term careers.

You’ll benefit from:

• 25 days holiday, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform with cashback and retailer discounts
• Preferential service rates and a colleague car purchase scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme and pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Ongoing training, clear career pathways and internal progression opportunities

As part of the process, we'll complete standard employment checks, which may include verification of employment history, address, credit history, a criminal record check and a driving licence check