General Sales Manager

Job Title: General Sales Manager Location: Barnstaple Salary: £45,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £60,000) + Company Car Hours: Monday to Saturday-46 hours per week Ref:28736 We are currently recruiting for an experienced General Sales Manager for our client's main dealer site in the Barnstaple area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a General Sales Manager to join a superb dealer group, a strong brand, working in a busy, state-of-the-art site. We are looking for General Sales Managers with a strong track record in both new and used car sales. General Sales Manager Responsibilities:Working closely with the senior management team. You will manage the Sales Executive team to a strong sales performance every month. Driving the sales in the department through processes and training the team to work professionally.Making sure the team offer strong customer service, working with the team to maximise sales while promoting a strong profit per unit and working closely with the finance team to secure the best deal for the customer.Controlling the used car stock to make sure you have the right vehicles for your market area.Making sure all online adverts are done to company & manufacturer guidelines. General Sales Manager Requirements:Its essential you have experience as a General Sales Manager within the motor trade at least 2 years experience within the role.Good understanding of both new and used vehicle sales.Ideally experienced in running a large sales team, highly successful.Must hold a full UK driving licence.Consultant- Beatrice Dickinson - Octane Recruitment STHOJ Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Head of Business, General Manager, Dealer Principal, General Sales Manager, New Car Sales Manager, Used Car Sales Manager, Dealership Accountant, Financial Controller, Aftersales Manager, Service Manager, Centre Manager, Sales Director, Operations Director, Regional Director, Bodyshop Director, Bodyshop Manager Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-07