General Sales Manager in Surrey

General Sales Manager in Surrey

Surrey Full-Time 40000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic sales team and drive performance in a fast-paced automotive environment.
  • Company: Prestigious main dealership in Walton with a strong reputation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, no weekends, and strong earning potential.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth and influence over department performance.
  • Why this job: Step into management and make a real impact on sales performance and team success.
  • Qualifications: Experience in automotive sales or management with strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.

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.

General Sales Manager in Surrey employer: theo

Join a prestigious main dealership in Walton, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that values leadership and team success. With no weekend work, a competitive salary package, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this role offers the perfect platform for an ambitious Sales Manager to make a significant impact. Enjoy the benefits of a company car and the chance to lead a motivated sales team while driving performance and profitability in a respected automotive setting.

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Contact Details:

theo Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace General Sales Manager in Surrey

Automotive Sales Experience
Leadership Skills
Coaching and Mentoring
Sales Performance Management
Deal Structuring
Negotiation Skills
Customer Relationship Management