General Sales Manager

Vertu Motors plc; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealer in Barnsley is looking for an experienced General Sales Manager to lead a motivated team and enhance sales performance. The role involves overseeing both new and used vehicle sales, maintaining high customer satisfaction, and driving sales campaigns. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record in the motor industry and possess ethical, customer-focused values. The position offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

£40,000 basic salary, OTE £60,000 + Company Car

Ongoing training and career progression

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Online rewards platform for cashback

Preferential service rates

Share Incentive Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in new and used vehicle operations in a main dealership.
• Manufacturer experience is essential, Kia experience preferred.
• Ability to improve sales performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support a team including Business Managers and Sales Executives.
• Create a consistent sales process through coaching and communication.
• Oversee sales campaigns and ensure they align with company values.

Skills

Proven success as a General Sales Manager

Collaborative leadership style

Strong commercial acumen

Ethical, customer-focused practice

Job description

Vertu Kia Barnsley

Basic Salary: £40,000 | OTE: £60,000 | Company Car + Exceptional Benefits

We’re seeking an experienced General Sales Manager who can build on our strong foundations and guide this talented, motivated team to the next level.

About the role:

As a General Sales Manager, you will guide and support a team that includes Business Managers, Sales Executives and colleagues in customer‑facing roles. Your focus will be to create a consistent, well‑structured sales process through regular coaching, clear communication and active involvement in customer interactions.

In this role, you will help your team sell new and used vehicles, as well as additional products such as finance options. You will work with your team to keep customer satisfaction at the highest level. You will also oversee sales campaigns and promotions, ensuring they are effective, ethical and aligned with our company values.

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with a strong track record in the motor industry. You will need to show your ability to improve sales performance, profitability and overall efficiency. Strong leadership and people‑support skills are essential, as your main responsibility is to help your team achieve their goals.

We are seeking someone who demonstrates our company values and brings clear communication, reliable organisation and confident leadership to the role.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success as a General Sales Manager in a main dealership, ideally spanning both new and used vehicle operations.
• Manufacturer experience is essential—Kia experience would be highly advantageous but not required.
• A collaborative, motivational leadership style with a passion for people and performance.
• Strong commercial acumen with a commitment to ethical, customer‑focused practice.
• Values‑driven, with integrity, resilience, and the ability to set clear goals for yourself and your team.

Why Kia, Why Now?

Kia is an exciting brand to join right now, with 12 different models—50% of which are EV—a class‑leading electrified line‑up that’s winning customers and market share. At Barnsley, you’ll lead a sales team of five Sales Executives and a Business Manager, building on strong foundations and taking performance to the next level.

What You’ll Receive

We believe in rewarding performance and supporting your personal and professional wellbeing:

• £40,000 basic salary, OTE £60,000 + Company Car
• Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities.
• 25 days holiday, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Access to our online rewards platform for cashback and discounts.
• Preferential service rates and a colleague purchase scheme.
• Share Incentive Scheme and pension plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

If you’re ready to bring your leadership, experience, and enthusiasm to a dealership full of opportunity,apply todayand help drive the success of Kia Barnsley

All successful applicants will be asked to complete a DBS check and reference process as part of our commitment to integrity and customer safety.

Closing Date for applications will be Friday, 20th February 2026.