General Sales Manager

Vertu Nissan Halifax - NO SUNDAY WORKING

At our Vertu Nissan Halifax dealership, we are currently recruiting for an experienced leader to join our team as a General Sales Manager. We are offering a £45,000 basic salary with an OTE of £65,000 plus company car and company benefits.

Vertu Nissan represents one of the most established and trusted automotive brands in the UK, with a product range that continues to attract strong customer demand across both new and used vehicles. From the consistently popular Qashqai and Juke to the versatile X‑Trail and the innovative all‑electric ARIYA, Nissan offers a broad portfolio that supports strong sales performance and repeat business.

• Lead and manage a controlled sales process through a team including Business Managers, Sales Executives, and support colleagues
• Become a Nissan ambassador, build and maintain relationships with the brand to improve new car performance
• Drive performance through regular coaching, robust management, and strong day‑to‑day leadership
• Maintain constant customer interaction, with first and second facing activity at the heart of the role
• Support and develop the team to sell new and used vehicles, along with a range of add‑on products including finance
• Ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction are delivered at all times
• Manage all sales campaigns and promotions to maximise sales performance
• Uphold the highest ethical standards across all sales activity
• Utilise the dealership’s loyal customer base and wide regional catchment to drive volume, develop the team and deliver consistently strong results

We are looking for a very talented, experienced Sales Manager with a proven track record of sales and performance within the motor industry. You will have a clear ability to generate impressive results by increasing sales performance, profitability, and operating efficiency. You must have strong leadership and people management skills as your primary focus is to lead your team to deliver their business objectives.

You will demonstrate that you share our company values and possess strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Location: Halifax is well connected across West Yorkshire and beyond, offering an accessible commute and a stable local market that supports long‑term career development.

If you are looking for a role where you can be operationally excellent and a great pathway for progression, this is the role for you.

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Apply today to be considered for this role!

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include us verifying your recent employment, address, and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.