General Sales Manager

Salary/rate:£45,000+ basic salary with £65,000+ OTE
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Staffordshire
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:New Challenge
References on file:1852
Sector:Sales Manager
Post Date:May 14, 2026
Ref:1852
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Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

This candidate is a highly experienced automotive General Sales Manager and Head of Business with a strong background across used car operations, dealership leadership and performance turnaround projects within the motor trade. Their career spans senior management roles across both dealership groups and independent automotive businesses, bringing excellent commercial awareness and proven leadership ability.

Having progressed from Sales Executive level through to Head of Business positions, they have extensive experience managing dealership sales operations, improving profitability and developing high-performing teams within busy automotive retail environments. Their background includes responsibility for both sales and aftersales performance, customer satisfaction, stock management and operational strategy.

A major strength is their ability to improve underperforming dealerships and create strong team cultures. Throughout their career they have successfully implemented structured management processes, improved staff engagement and introduced sales and customer journey improvements that delivered measurable growth across used vehicle sales, retention and profitability.

They are highly experienced managing sales teams, conducting daily one-to-one coaching sessions and implementing performance review structures to improve accountability and results. Their leadership style focuses heavily on positivity, communication and team motivation while maintaining strong manufacturer standards and customer satisfaction performance.

Commercially focused and highly analytical, they also bring excellent understanding of used vehicle stock profiling, Autotrader stock reviews, finance retention strategies and market-driven pricing. Their experience improving PCP retention, customer satisfaction and used vehicle stock turn demonstrates strong operational understanding and profitability management.

Alongside dealership management experience, they have also successfully operated their own automotive business, giving them broad understanding of budgeting, marketing, supplier negotiations and overall business operations within the motor trade sector.

Professional, driven and highly people-focused, they are now looking for a long-term General Sales Manager or Sales Manager opportunity within a progressive dealership group.

Key Experience & Strengths

General Sales Manager and Head of Business experience
Used car dealership operations
Sales team leadership and performance coaching
Managing teams of 11+ staff
Customer satisfaction and retention improvement
Used vehicle stock management and profiling
Finance renewal and PCP retention strategies
Daily one-to-one coaching and staff development
Autotrader stock review and pricing management
Sales process and operational improvement
Business performance turnaround experience
Strong communication and leadership skills
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

General Sales Manager or Sales Manager role within a professional automotive dealership environment

Salary Expectations

£45,000+ basic salary with £65,000+ OTE

Availability

4 weeks’ notice

Location

Looking for roles within up to 60 minutes of Stoke-on-Trent

This candidate would be a strong addition to any dealership group seeking an experienced General Sales Manager with strong used car knowledge, excellent leadership ability and a proven track record improving profitability, customer satisfaction and team performance within automotive retail operations.

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