At Vertu Vauxhall Carlisle, we are looking for a General Sales Manager to join our team. This role offers a £50,000 basic salary with an OTE of £70,000, plus a company car and excellent company benefits.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded dealership with a strong local reputation for outstanding customer service. Located in one of Carlisle’s busiest areas, with easy access from the M6, the site has been a leading destination for vehicle, service and parts sales for more than 20 years. With an 80-unit used car display and a showroom that comfortably accommodates up to eight new cars, there is excellent scope to succeed.
As part of Vertu Motors, you will join a dealership that is proud to have achieved an 87.5% Great Place to Work score, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive, supportive and rewarding environment where colleagues can thrive and build successful careers.
As General Sales Manager, you will lead the sales operation and drive performance through a talented team of Business Managers, Sales Executives and support colleagues. Through regular coaching, clear direction and effective management, you will help deliver outstanding results across both new and used vehicle sales.
You will manage a structured sales process, supporting your team to maximise opportunities across vehicle sales, finance and related products while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction. You will also oversee sales campaigns and promotions, ensuring they deliver strong commercial results while upholding the highest ethical standards.
We are looking for an experienced and successful automotive Sales Manager who can bring energy, ambition and a strong track record of sales performance and profitability to the role. You will have the confidence and capability to drive results, improve operational efficiency and support the continued development of a high-performing team. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a genuine passion for creating exceptional customer experiences.
Your key focus will be to inspire, motivate and develop your team, helping them achieve their objectives and realise their full potential. You will help create a positive, high-performance culture centred on customer satisfaction, colleague engagement and continuous improvement. You will also demonstrate strong alignment with our company values and a commitment to achieving exceptional results in an ethical and sustainable way.
Compliance & Values
As a values-driven business, it is essential that our management team consistently demonstrate behaviours that deliver positive outcomes for our customers. You will be expected to act in good faith at all times, setting the standard within your dealership and operating in a customer-centric environment where integrity is key.
You will play a key role in driving a culture of responsible business practices, ensuring we deliver the right products and services to meet our customers’ needs, protect them from harm, and encourage long-term loyalty. Building trust and acting with integrity at all times is fundamental to this role.
To protect our customers and our reputation, successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check, along with regular fit and proper person assessments. We will also request references from previous employers as part of our pre-employment checks.
We are proud to be the motor retailer that invests more in the personal development of our colleagues than any other. If successful, you can look forward to ongoing training and development, clear career progression and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 25 days holiday rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Access to our online rewards platform giving you cashback and discounts with multiple retailers
- Preferential Service Rates
- Colleague Purchase Scheme
- Share Incentive Scheme
- Pension
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these may include verification of your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and driving licence check.
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