via Reed · 23 September 2026 ·3 days ago

General Sales Manager

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Walton-On-Thames Full-time GBP 40,000 – 45,000
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Are you an experienced automotive Sales Executive looking to take the next step into management? Or are you already working as a Sales Manager, Sales Controller, Transaction Manager or Business Manager and looking for your next challenge? Our client — a successful, fast-paced prestige main dealer in Walton — is looking for a driven, commercially minded Sales Manager to lead their sales team, maximise opportunities and drive strong results across the department. This role would suit someone with a proven background in automotive sales who understands how to convert enquiries, build rapport, close deals and get the best out of a sales team.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 OTE £64,000 - £72,000

Hours: Monday–Friday 9am-6pm, Saturdays 9am - 5pm, 1 in 2 Sundays 10am-4pm with a day off during the week

Why you’ll love this role

  • Company Car

  • No Weekends!

  • Join a respected prestige main dealership

  • Lead, coach and motivate a successful sales team

  • Strong earning potential with a £70,000 OTE

  • Take ownership of sales performance and profitability

  • Opportunity for an experienced Sales Executive to step into management

  • Genuine influence over the performance and growth of the department
What you’ll be doing
  • Leading the sales team and driving performance against monthly targets

  • Coaching Sales Executives on enquiry handling, appointments, test drives and closing techniques

  • Maximising every sales opportunity across new and used vehicles

  • Supporting the team with deal structuring, negotiations and closing sales

  • Monitoring leads, enquiries, appointments and conversion rates

  • Driving finance, insurance and additional product penetration

  • Ensuring strong profit retention across every deal

  • Managing individual and team KPIs and providing regular performance feedback

  • Maintaining high levels of showroom activity and customer follow-up

  • Monitoring stock, vehicle ageing and used car performance

  • Ensuring every customer receives a professional, engaging and high-quality sales experience

  • Working closely with senior management to achieve volume and profitability targets
What we’re looking for
  • Previous automotive Sales Manager, Sales Controller, Transaction Manager or Business Manager experience OR an experienced Sales Executive ready to step up

  • Strong track record in automotive sales

  • Confident closing deals and negotiating with customers

  • Excellent understanding of the full vehicle sales process

  • Strong knowledge of finance products and additional revenue opportunities

  • Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets

  • Natural leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others

  • Commercially minded with a strong focus on profit and performance

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  • Full UK Driving Licence
Sound like you?

If you're an experienced automotive Sales Executive ready for management, or an established Sales Manager looking for your next opportunity with a prestige dealership in Walton, APPLY today — we’d love to speak with you.

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