General Sales Manager

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a General Sales Manager to join the management team at our Land Rover dealership in Hereford. You will work Monday to Saturday with a day off in the week. Benefits include the use of a company car and an OTE of £80,000. The successful individual will possess a positive, hands‑on approach, with the ability to lead and motivate a developing sales team. You will be expected to achieve agreed sales targets for new and used cars, within defined operating and financial guidelines.

Role and Responsibilities

You will build trust, communicate effectively and exceed our customers\’ expectations; in essence you will ensure the buying experience is industry leading. You will also be accountable for handling customer queries and complaints and ensuring they are resolved effectively. To support the sales team in daily operations including customer contact, sales funnel management, deal building and closing, professional vehicle preparation whilst ensuring stock is kept to the company’s agreed levels. By driving the sales process and supporting the sales team in achieving their monthly KPIs for unit sales, profit per unit, finance penetration and add‑on products, you will ensure budgetary sales and profit forecasts are achieved. Accurate completion of all paperwork and providing reports on all sales activities ensures accurate sales forecasts. Making sure that the sales team accurately and vigorously collects all customer contact and vehicle data maximises the quality and content of the customer database, adhering to the company\’s FCA obligations.

About you

You may be an existing sales manager, sales controller or retail manager looking for a new challenge or better career and reward opportunities. You will have the drive and talent to push the department forward, working to achieve agreed KPIs and brand standards. You must be able to demonstrate a profitable and successful track record of delivering outstanding results as well as delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. In addition you need to have strong management and leadership skills, a winning mentality and a real passion for the brand. Motor trade, automotive or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In‑house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Free Parking / On‑site Parking
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family‑owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case – and there are over two and a half thousand reasons, all because of our fantastic people who work for us. We represent some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be, so if you are looking for a career within the motor trade, automotive or car dealership sector then please apply today. If you are looking for similar motor trade jobs you can also join our Talent Bank.