General Sales Manager

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General Sales Manager Prestige Automotive Retail

Location:

Guildford Area

Package: 67500 basic 90000 OTE Executive company vehicle

Hours:

5-day working week across Monday Saturday (08 : 30 18 : 00)

A rare and distinguished opportunity has arisen with a privately owned award-winning automotive group representing one of the worlds most iconic marques.

We are seeking an accomplished General Sales Manager with the presence commercial acumen and leadership finesse to take the helm of a thriving sales operation within a premium retail environment. This is a career-defining appointment for a results-driven individual with a passion for excellence a command of the luxury customer experience and the ability to inspire high-performing teams.

You will assume full strategic and operational responsibility for a high-volume sales department encompassing both new and used vehicles with an annual turnover exceeding 1200 units.

Leading an established team of Sales Executives Business Managers and Sales Support professionals your focus will be on driving sustained commercial growth delivering a truly exceptional client journey and cultivating a culture of performance precision and pride.

• Achieving and surpassing vehicle sales F&I and profitability targets
• Inspiring coaching and developing a high-calibre team to peak performance
• Ensuring operational excellence across stock management budgeting and showroom standards
• Embodying and promoting the values of a premium automotive brand at every customer touchpoint
• Contributing to the wider leadership team on group strategy and business development

You will be a confident polished leader with a proven track record in high-end automotive sales management. Your leadership style will balance commercial rigour with emotional intelligence and your commitment to delivering first-class service will be second to none.

• Substantial experience in a senior automotive sales management role
• A history of delivering consistent results within a premium or prestige environment
• A refined understanding of luxury customer expectations
• Exceptional interpersonal coaching and organisational skills
• Financial fluency and an analytical mindset

This position offers not only a compelling remuneration package but also the opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking organisation that places its people at the heart of its success.

• 67500 basic salary 90000 OTE
• Executive company vehicle
• 24 days annual leave (rising with service) birthday off
• Private medical cover and health cash plan
• Exclusive staff vehicle schemes (cars bikes EVs)
• Gym membership and wellness benefits
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits including holiday buy / sell tech & travel schemes
• Cross-functional development and career progression opportunities