via indeed · 10 June 2026 ·3 days ago

General Sales Manager

Eastern Western Motor Group
Govan Full-time
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General Sales Manager
Mercedes\-Benz, Commercial, Govan
Salary \+ OTE depending on experience. Company Car included.

Colleague Benefits

  • Enjoy your birthday off on us every year!

  • Colleague Discount We offer excellent discounts on new and used car purchases, parts and servicing across all our brands.

  • Industry leading training and development opportunities.

  • Generous Holiday Allowance Your free time matters to us! We give all our employees up to 40 days annual leave each year.

  • Your Family Matters As a family run Company, your family matters to us. We offer our employees a pension plan, death in service scheme and access to our staff saving club. We also offer free corporate passes for Five Sister Zoo, Almond Valley and many more local attractions!

  • YourDiscounts is our retail discount partner. You can save hundreds of pounds on everything from holidays to your weekly shopping!

  • Vehicle Introduction Bonus Earn £100 by referring a friend or family member to purchase a car at one of our Dealerships.

  • Up to 5 study days off per annum, plus time off for any exams.
Role Overview

Customer Care \& Market Research: Foster a culture of excellent customer care while conducting research to stay informed on market trends and adjust sales plans accordingly.

Sales Plans \& Collaboration: Develop and execute sales plans for advertising, promotions, and merchandising, collaborating with the General Manager, Marketing Department, and Manufacturers.

Administrative \& Inventory Management: Ensure efficient administrative processes, maintain inventory security, and oversee regular stock inspections and record\-keeping.

Team Management \& Development: Manage team engagement, conduct briefings, appraisals, training, and ensure health \& safety compliance while managing headcount within budget.

Customer Care \& Market Research: Foster a culture of excellent customer care while conducting research to stay informed on market trends and adjust sales plans accordingly.

\#EWMG2

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company car

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee discount

  • Store discount
Application question(s):
  • Additional guidance: Please answer “Yes” if you have any convictions that are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974\. The term ‘convictions’ is used to refer to any sentence or disposal issued by a court. If all your convictions are spent, you can answer “No”. \[If you’re not sure if your convictions are unspent or spent, please visit the government website:\-
https://www.gov.scot/publications/disclosure\-periods\-previous\-convictions\-alternatives\-prosecution\-scotland\-under\-rehabilitation\-offenders\-act\-1974/pages/1/
  • Do you have any current driving penalty points or motoring convictions? (Disclosure will not automatically exclude you from consideration.)
Experience:
  • Direct sales: 5 years (required)

  • automotive management: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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