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.