General Sales Manager

Overview

Vertu Kia Barnsley

Basic Salary: £40,000 | OTE: £60,000 | Company Car + Exceptional Benefits

We’re seeking an experienced General Sales Manager who can build on our strong foundations and guide this talented, motivated team to the next level.

• Guide and support a team that includes Business Managers, Sales Executives and colleagues in customer-facing roles, creating a consistent, well-structured sales process through regular coaching, clear communication and active involvement in customer interactions.
• Help the team sell new and used vehicles, as well as additional products such as finance options, while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Oversee sales campaigns and promotions, ensuring they are effective, ethical and aligned with company values.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and people-support skills with the primary responsibility to help the team achieve their goals and improve sales performance, profitability and efficiency.
• Bring clear communication, reliable organisation, and confident leadership that reflects company values.

• Proven success as a General Sales Manager in a main dealership, ideally spanning both new and used vehicle operations.
• Manufacturer experience is essential;
  Kia experience would be highly advantageous but not required.
• 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.

Kia is an exciting brand to join right now, with 12 different models—50% of which are EV—a class-leading electrified line-up that’s winning customers and market share. At Barnsley, you’ll lead a sales team of five Sales Executives and a Business Manager, building on strong foundations and taking performance to the next level.

We believe in rewarding performance and supporting your personal and professional wellbeing:

• £40,000 basic salary, OTE £60,000 + Company Car
• Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities.
• 25 days holiday, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Access to our online rewards platform for cashback and discounts.
• Preferential service rates and a colleague purchase scheme.
• Share Incentive Scheme and pension plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

If you’re ready to bring your leadership, experience, and enthusiasm to a dealership full of opportunity,
apply today and help drive the success of Kia Barnsley

All successful applicants will be asked to complete a DBS check and reference process as part of our commitment to integrity and customer safety.

Closing Date for applications will be Friday, 20 February 2026.