General Sales Manager

Job description

General Sales Manager

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Pybus Recruitment is working with a highly successful automotive retail business to recruit an experienced and driven Sales Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-performing sales department within a fast-paced dealership environment.

Our client is a well-established automotive group with a strong presence across the UK, offering a wide range of new and used vehicles. They are committed to investing in their people and providing an industry-leading benefits package to support both career development and wellbeing.

The Role

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Up to £45,000–£55,000 OTE (£65,000–£80000 basic depending on experience + bonus)
• Hours: 44 hours per week
• Monday to Friday: 9:00am–6:00pm (one late finish to 7:00pm and a day off midweek)
• Saturday: 9:00am–5:00pm
• Sunday: 11:00am–3:00pm (rota basis)

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Sales Manager to lead an established team, drive performance, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales process from enquiry through to vehicle handover
• Lead, motivate, and develop the sales team through structured 1:1s, coaching, and training
• Drive departmental performance by delivering against targets and key KPIs
• Oversee vehicle stock, including purchasing, pricing, and stock management
• Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations and internal processes
• Take ownership of customer satisfaction and continuously improve the customer journey
• Oversee showroom standards, vehicle preparation, and presentation
• Work closely with internal teams including buyers, preparation teams, and marketing

About You

• Proven experience in a Sales Manager or senior automotive sales role
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Commercially focused with experience managing budgets and achieving targets
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
• Good understanding of finance and insurance products and relevant regulations
• Full UK driving licence is required

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salary with structured progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Enhanced family leave policies

Health & Wellbeing:

• 24/7 GP access and wellbeing support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Optional dental insurance
• Critical illness cover options

Financial Wellbeing:

• Access to earned pay as you go
• Free will writing services
• Life assurance and partner cover options

Lifestyle & Leisure:

• Discounted gym memberships
• Travel insurance
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Access to a wide range of employee perks

About Pybus Recruitment

Pybus Recruitment is a trusted automotive recruitment partner, working with leading dealer groups and automotive businesses across the UK. We are dedicated to connecting talented individuals with exciting career opportunities and supporting long-term career growth within the motor industry.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-05-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English