Group Sales Manager | High-Volume New & Used Car Operation
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced automotive sales leader to take charge of a major dual-site operation representing two of Europe’s most recognised and established volume vehicle brands.
Based in the Plymouth area, this is a hands-on Group Sales Manager position with responsibility for new and used vehicle sales across two busy showrooms. You’ll be joining a long-established, highly respected South West dealer group with deep roots in the local market and a reputation built over generations.
Leading from the front, you’ll inspire, motivate and develop the sales teams to maximise performance, profitability and customer satisfaction. This is not a desk-bound management role. Success will come from being visible on the showroom floor, driving activity, supporting negotiations, coaching your teams and maintaining momentum in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership of new and used vehicle sales operations across two sites
- Driving sales performance, profitability and customer outcomes
- Managing, coaching and developing high-performing sales teams
- Delivering manufacturer and business objectives
- Monitoring performance metrics, stock management and sales processes
- Maintaining exceptional customer experience standards
- Supporting recruitment, succession planning and team development
About You
- Proven success as a Senior Sales Manager, General Sales Manager or Group Sales Manager within a franchised automotive environment
- Strong leadership credentials with a track record of delivering results
- Comfortable operating within a high-volume new and used sales setting
- Commercially astute, highly organised and performance driven
- A visible leader who enjoys working alongside their team
- Able to build credibility with colleagues, customers and senior stakeholders alike
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to join one of the South West’s most established dealer groups, representing two major European volume brands with exciting product portfolios and significant market presence.
A highly competitive remuneration package is available and will be tailored to reflect the successful candidate’s experience, achievements and overall value they can bring to the business.
If you’re an ambitious senior automotive sales leader looking for a high-profile role with genuine influence and autonomy, we’d love to hear from you.