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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

General Sales Manager - Automotive

Salary Range
£45,000 - £75,000
£3,750 - £6,250 / mo

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Location Base
Chelmsford, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Are you looking to further your career in the automotive industry? If so, look no further than our client, one of the largest Motor Retailers in Essex!

They are currently seeking a confident and self-motivated individual to manage their sales team as a General Sales Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team selling new and used cars for some of the best loved car brands at their Chelmsford location.

You will work a 5-day week, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 18:00 pm, Saturdays from 8.30 am to 17.30 pm, and Sundays/bank holidays from 10:00 am to 16:00 pm. Plus, you'll get a company car to sweeten the deal!

As a General Sales Manager, you'll enjoy the thrill of the sale, management and the substantial financial rewards that comes with it. You'll sell service plans, maintain and update a diary system, coordinate with the Service Department to fulfil customer requirements, and manage a team of Sales Executives. You'll also host periodic off-site events, adding to the excitement of the job.

To be considered for this role, you'll need a strong customer-focused background with excellent communication skills. Confidence, ambition, and a "strong can-do" attitude are also essential.

You'll be well-presented and capable of maintaining a professional appearance at all times. And of course, you'll need a full clean manual UK driving license, as required for our company insurance.

Our client offers a comprehensive and dedicated training programme for all selected candidates, as well as an ECOS car subject to salary sacrifice (no tax and insurance costs), employee benefits and discount scheme, and 22 days holiday.

And with an OTE salary of £45,000.00 to £75,000.00, you'll be well rewarded for your hard work.

Plus, there's a flexible shift pattern, with one week day off per week agreed between you and your line manager.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a well-respected and successful local company and develop your sales career within the automotive industry. Apply now and take advantage of our comprehensive training and generous benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £45,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Commission pay

Application question(s):

  • Experience in GSM role before?
  • Salary (OTE) expectation?

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Sales Manager - Automotive roles across RecruitmentJunky's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £75,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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