Vertu Motors plc
Sales Manager
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General Sales Manager
£45,000 Basic Salary | OTE £60,000 | Company Car | Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced automotive Sales Manager ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
Vertu Volvo Yeovil is looking for a driven and inspirational General Sales Manager to lead our successful sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading motor retailers, representing a prestigious brand while playing a key role in driving performance, customer satisfaction and business growth.
As General Sales Manager, you will lead by example, creating a high-performing culture that motivates your team to achieve exceptional results. You'll oversee the sales operation across new and used vehicles, finance and associated products, ensuring every customer receives an outstanding experience from enquiry through to delivery.
About The Role
Working closely with your team of Business Managers, Sales Executives and support colleagues, you will:
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing sales team
- Drive profitable growth across new and used vehicle sales
- Maximise finance and value-added product opportunities
- Ensure a first-class customer journey and exceptional levels of customer satisfaction
- Manage and deliver successful sales campaigns and promotions
- Monitor performance, identify opportunities and implement action plans to exceed targets
- Maintain the highest standards of operational compliance and ethical selling
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About You
We are looking for a proven automotive sales leader who combines commercial focus with outstanding people management skills.
You Will Be Able To Demonstrate
- A successful track record of delivering strong sales and profit performance within the motor industry
- Experience leading, motivating and developing successful sales teams
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive operating efficiency
- Excellent communication, coaching and organisational skills
- A customer-first approach and commitment to delivering an exceptional experience
- The ability to inspire those around you and create a positive, results-driven culture
Most importantly, you'll share our values and passion for delivering the very best outcomes for our customers and colleagues.
A Role Built on Trust and Integrity
As a values-led business, we are committed to doing the right thing for our customers every time. As General Sales Manager, you will be responsible for championing a culture of integrity, transparency and responsible selling, ensuring customers receive products and services that genuinely meet their needs.
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You will lead by example, setting the standard for ethical business practices and helping to build long-term customer loyalty and trust.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check, fit and proper person assessments, and standard employment referencing checks.
Why Join Vertu Motors?
At Vertu, we invest more in our colleagues' development than any other motor retailer. When you join us, you'll benefit from ongoing training, genuine career progression opportunities and the support needed to achieve your ambitions.
Our Benefits Include
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Company car
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Share Incentive Scheme
- Colleague Purchase Scheme
- Preferential Service Rates
- Access to our colleague rewards platform offering cashback and discounts with hundreds of retailers
- Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities
If you're an ambitious automotive leader looking for a rewarding opportunity with a premium brand and an employer that truly invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Vertu Volvo Yeovil.
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