General Sales Manager

Location: The Hyde

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 company
Basic £45,000 - £50,000
Company Car
Uncapped & realistic OTE £85,000
Fun, friendly working environment
Chance to learn and develop within one of the UKs best brands
Vehicle Purchase & Servicing Discounts  For you and your immediate family
Virtual GP Access  24/7 online consultations for you and your immediate family
Permanent Health Insurance  Protection in case of long-term illness or incapacity
Life Assurance  Providing peace of mind for your loved ones
Holiday Carry-Over Option  Up to 1 week annually
Long Service Awards  Bonuses of up to £1,500 and additional paid leave
Celebration Gifts  For birthdays, weddings, and new baby arrivals

About you
You must have previous experience as a General Sales Manager / GSM within a main dealer
An experienced Used/new Car Sales Manager will be considered
Ideally experience working with premium brands
Be a confident and enthusiastic person with a drive to succeed
Have excellent interpersonal skills both with customers and staff
Have to have experience in both New and Used vehicles
Beable to lead from the front and be hands on

About the role
Keep track of the dealerships financial performance
Look after both the New and Used car departments
Be in charge of the total cost of the site across all departments
Control the invoicing procedure to ensure accuracy on all sales
Review the costs and effectiveness of marketing spend regularly for the department
Make sure that we are spending our market budget effectively and in the right areas
Keep staff attrition low and employee happiness high
Ensure the team follows the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) standards so all finance products that are sold meet the guidelines
Present at internal meetings, providing updates to Senior Management on the department performance, target results and future plans
Carry out other duties when needed at the Centre. i.e. General Manager cover
Ensure New Vehicle & Demonstrator stock is managed in accordance with Our Clients policies and manufacturer programmes
Ensure Used Vehicle stock is up to date and reviewed regularly
Manage the Showroom & Used Car displays ensuring the presentation of each vehicle is immaculate
Maintain the highest CSI scores possible at all times
Go to events to increase knowledge and awareness of our clients brand

About Our Client
Our 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.
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Consultant:
Harry Moores