General Sales Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the Geely Durham dealership’s sales team to deliver strong new and used vehicle sales, add-on products, and high customer satisfaction. You will coach Business Managers, Sales Executives and support staff to hit targets, run campaigns, and uphold ethical standards. You’ll operate at the heart of customer interactions while driving profitability and efficiency. This position offers a path to broader leadership within a values-driven motor retailer that prioritizes development and integrity.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
• online rewards platform with cash back and discounts
• preferential service rates
• colleague purchase scheme
• share incentive scheme
• pension

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sales process through a team of Business Managers, Sales Executives and support colleagues
• Coach and develop the sales team to achieve business objectives
• Sell new and used vehicles and add-on products, including finance
• Manage sales campaigns and promotions to maximise sales
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and ethical standards
• Drive sales performance, profitability and operating efficiency
• Oversee compliance and pre-employment checks as part of the recruitment process

Key requirements

• Proven track record of sales and performance in the motor industry
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to increase sales performance, profitability and operating efficiency
• Clear demonstration of delivering business objectives and targets
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to integrity and customer-centric values

• leadership
• communication
• organisational skills
• sales management
• campaign management
• finance product knowledge

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