General Sales Manager

General Sales Manager

Thames Motor Group | Tunbridge Wells

Nissan | Chery | Fiat | Abarth | Leapmotor

Competitive Salary + Uncapped OTE + Profit Bonus + Company Car

This is not a role for someone looking for a quiet dealership.

Thames Motor Group is seeking an ambitious and driven General Sales Manager to lead one of the busiest multi-brand automotive operations in the Southeast. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding sales performance, profitability, stock management and customer satisfaction across Nissan, Chery, Fiat, Abarth, and Leapmotor.

We're looking for a leader who thrives under pressure, embraces accountability, and is determined to build a winning culture. You will lead a large sales team, drive results, coach your team, and ensure everyone is pulling in the same direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive vehicle sales, profit and manufacturer objectives
• Lead, coach and motivate a high-performing sales team
• Manage new and used vehicle stock, pricing and profitability
• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction and retention
• Oversee lead management, sales process and compliance
• Manage forecasting, reporting and performance analysis
• Handle customer escalations and support the team in closing deals
• Maintain high standards across the showroom, forecourt and site
• Build a culture focused on accountability, teamwork and results

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven automotive sales management experience
• Strong commercial and profit-focused mindset
• Experience leading a strong-minded sales team in a fast-paced dealership environment
• Excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills
• Highly organised, resilient and target-driven
• Passionate about achieving exceptional results and developing others

What We Offer

• No Sunday Working
• Company Car
• Uncapped Earnings Potential
• Profit-Related Bonus Scheme
• Continuous Support & Development
• Opportunity to lead a flagship multi-brand operation with new and exciting brands

If you're a high-performing automotive leader who wants to build a winning team and achieve exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you.

Ref: GSM-TW

Working Hours on application

Location Tunbridge Wells

Salary on application

Benefits on application

Closing Date 31/12/2026

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Registered Office:

North Farm Industrial Estate,

Longfield Road

Tunbridge Wells

United Kingdom

TN2 3EY

Reg. Company Number: 03580726/03767502

VAT Reg. No. 805791222

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Thames Motor Group (Slough) Limited & Thames Motor Group (Tunbridge Wells) Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486). Permitted activities include advising on and arranging general insurance contracts and acting as a credit broker not a lender.

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