General Sales Manager

General Sales Manager - Automotive Main Dealer

Salary: OTE £65,000 Job Type: Full Time Location: Hull

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven General Sales Manager to join a successful and busy main dealer operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven automotive professional to take full responsibility for a sales department and drive performance, profitability, and team development.

The Role

As General Sales Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire sales operation, ensuring targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance. You will lead from the front, motivating your team and maximising both volume and profit across new and used vehicle sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of Sales Managers and Sales Executives
• Driving overall department performance including volume, gross profit, F&I and KPIs
• Overseeing deal structuring to maximise profitability
• Managing stock levels, ageing units and pricing strategies
• Ensuring FCA compliance and manufacturer standards are consistently met
• Monitoring performance through reporting, forecasting and analysis
• Recruiting, training and developing high performing sales staff
• Delivering an exceptional customer experience and maintaining high CSI levels

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Sales Manager (essential)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent understanding of finance and insurance (F&I)
• Commercially driven with a strong focus on profitability
• Experience working within a franchised main dealer environment
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and compliance
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• OTE of £65,000
• Company car
• Employee discounts
• Medical cash plan
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing dealership
• Clear progression opportunities within the group

If you are an experienced Vehicle Sales Manager ready to step up or an established General Sales Manager looking for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you.

Please contact Howard at Auto Skills UK and quote job number 53542 to apply or for more information.