Posted 07 August, 2026
General Sales Manager
Octane Recruitment
The Hyde, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Our Client, a leading car manufacturer are currently looking for a General Sales Manager to join their business based out of their Edgware Dealership.This role offers uncapped earning potential in a premium brand environment.This is a great opportunity for an experienced General Sales Manager who is wanting to increase their OTE and knowledge of the Hybrid market, or a time served Used/New Car Sales Manager looking for their next step. This is an award winning dealership and is one of the top performing in the country.To be suitable for this role you must come from the Automotive industry and have had experience managing sales teams, This is an award winning dealership and is one of the top performing in the country.About the companyBasic £45,000 - £50,000Company CarUncapped & realistic OTE £85,000Fun, friendly working environmentChance to learn and develop within one of the UKs best brandsVehicle Purchase & Servicing Discounts For you and your immediate familyVirtual GP Access 24/7 online consultations for you and your immediate familyPermanent Health Insurance Protection in case of long-term illness or incapacityLife Assurance Providing peace of mind for your loved onesHoliday Carry-Over Option Up to 1 week annuallyLong Service Awards Bonuses of up to £1,500 and additional paid leaveCelebration Gifts For birthdays, weddings, and new baby arrivalsAbout youYou must have previous experience as a General Sales Manager / GSM within a main dealerAn experienced Used/new Car Sales Manager will be consideredIdeally experience working with premium brandsBe a confident and enthusiastic person with a drive to succeedHave excellent interpersonal skills both with customers and staffHave to have experience in both New and Used vehiclesBeable to lead from the front and be hands onAbout the roleKeep track of the dealerships financial performanceLook after both the New and Used car departmentsBe in charge of the total cost of the site across all departmentsControl the invoicing procedure to ensure accuracy on all salesReview the costs and effectiveness of marketing spend regularly for the departmentMake sure that we are spending our market budget effectively and in the right areasKeep staff attrition low and employee happiness highEnsure the team follows the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) standards so all finance products that are sold meet the guidelinesPresent at internal meetings, providing updates to Senior Management on the department performance, target results and future plansCarry out other duties when needed at the Centre. i.e. General Manager coverEnsure New Vehicle & Demonstrator stock is managed in accordance with Our Clients policies and manufacturer programmesEnsure Used Vehicle stock is up to date and reviewed regularlyManage the Showroom & Used Car displays ensuring the presentation of each vehicle is immaculateMaintain the highest CSI scores possible at all timesGo to events to increase knowledge and awareness of our clients brandAbout Our ClientOur Client is a leading car automotive dealership in the UK specialising in Japanese brands, they currently employ over 500 people across 11 retail dealerships and are looking to expand even further.Whats next?If youre an automotive professional looking for a role with realistic career progression within a business that promotes positive change and development, then this is the role for you. Apply online now and gets a response within 48 hours!Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.RPOALLReference: RPOALLConsultant: Harry MooresTPBN1_UKTJ
