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Posted: 09/11/2026
Job Ref: 31938

General Sales Manager - Carlisle

Location: Carlisle
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000
Sector: Sales
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 31938

Job Description

My client is looking for an experienced General Sales Manager in the motor trade, You need motor trade experience ideally at a main dealer, but would consider independent experience also. A Full UK license is also needed
General Sales Manager - Carlisle
Salary – Up to £50,000 Basic + Bonus + Company Car OTE 70k+
Days – Monday – Saturday, 5 day working week
Ref – 31938

We have a new job vacancy available for a General Sales Manager in Carlisle for my clients main dealership. This role suits a confident, driven and proven General Sales Manager, who is looking for a long-term career filled with progression opportunities and fantastic earning potential. My client is one of the UK's leading main dealer groups and they’re rapidly growing, making it the perfect time to join. If you’re a General Sales Manager currently on the lookout, then apply now!

General Sales Manager Benefits:
  • Excellent Bonus opportunities
  • Company Car
  • Career progression and development opportunities
  • Employee Discounts
  • Company Pension
  • Long service recognition and loyalty incentives.
General Sales Manager Role:
  • Working closely with the senior management team; you will manage the Sales Executive team to a strong sales performance every month. Driving the sales in the department through processes and training the team to work professionally.
  • Making sure the team offer strong customer service, working with the team to maximise sales while promoting a strong profit per unit and working closely with the finance team to secure the best deal for the customer
  • Controlling the used car stock to make sure you have the right vehicles for your market area
  • Making sure all online adverts are done to company & manufacturer guidelines
General Sales Manager Requirements:
  • Must have 1+ years experience as a General Sales Manager or 3+ years experience as a Used / New Car Sales Manager in the motor trade 
  • Main dealership experience is ideal but not essential
  • A good understanding of both new & used vehicle sales 
  • Full UK driving license
Octane Recruitment
Consultant – Al-amin Abiru
AAOJ
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.
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