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General Sales Manager

Octane Recruitment
Gaywood · posted 7 August 2026
Salary
£45,000 – £70,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Gaywood, Norfolk
Category
Automotive/Aerospace
General Sales Manager – King's Lynn We are recruiting for an experienced General Sales Manager, Sales Manager or Automotive Sales Manager to join a successful main dealership in King's Lynn. Applicants must have proven automotive Sales Manager experience, ideally within a main dealership, with a strong track record of leading sales teams, achieving targets and maximising profitability. Location: King's Lynn Salary: Competitive Basic Salary | OTE: Up to £63,000 + Company Car Hours: 45 hours per week | Weekends on a rotational basis Ref: 31236 Why Apply? OTE up to £63,000 Company Car Competitive performance bonus scheme 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service Life Assurance Contributory pension scheme Discounts on vehicle purchases and servicing Retail, shopping and lifestyle discounts Ongoing training and career developmentGeneral Sales Manager Role Lead, motivate and develop the dealership sales team Manage both new and used vehicle sales performance Drive vehicle, finance and insurance sales against agreed targets Manage budgets, forecasting and departmental profitability Monitor stock performance and implement effective sales strategies Coach the sales team through regular performance management and development Support customers and manage escalations to maintain high customer satisfactionGeneral Sales Manager Requirements Proven experience as a Sales Manager within the automotive industry Main dealership sales management experience is preferred Strong leadership and team development skills Proven ability to achieve sales targets and maximise profitability Strong understanding of vehicle stock management and sales strategy Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Results-focused with a strong commitment to customer serviceHow to Apply If you're interested in this General Sales Manager vacancy, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Consultant: Jason Evans JEOJ Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this General Sales Manager role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Sales Manager, Automotive Sales Manager, Used Car Sales Manager, New Car Sales Manager, Retail Sales Manager, Sales Controller, Business Manager and Transaction Manager roles across the UK
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