General Sales Manager

About the role

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UKs fastest growing motor groups.

GENERAL SALES MANAGER

Stoneacre Renault & Dacia Blackburn

OTE 90000 A dealership ready for its next chapter

Were not looking for someone to simply run the sales department. Were looking for someone who can take it to the next level.

At Stoneacre Renault & Dacia Blackburn we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious commercially minded General Sales Manager to make a genuine impact on our business.

This is a role for someone who knows what a great dealership looks like and more importantly knows how to build one. Someone who understands that strong results dont happen by accident. They come from the right people the right processes attention to detail and a relentless focus on getting the fundamentals right.

If you have the experience drive and leadership to turn potential into performance wed like to hear from you.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Make your mark on the used car business.

With a stock holding of approximately 80 vehicles our used car operation is a major focus for this role. We want someone who understands the detail behind a profitable used car department from stock selection pricing and preparation through to presentation sales performance and stock turn.

Youll have the opportunity to challenge existing ways of working introduce robust processes and ensure every vehicle and every opportunity is managed with purpose.

Build a team that delivers.

Youll lead a sales operation comprising 56 Sales Executives a Business Manager and a Sales Manager. Your job is to bring the best out of that team: setting clear expectations coaching individuals developing your managers and creating a culture where accountability and performance go hand in hand.

We need a leader who is visible engaged and prepared to get into the detail someone who can support the team challenge performance and make a difference on the showroom floor.

Drive the numbers without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Achieving the sites financial budgets is fundamental. Youll take ownership of sales performance profitability and the standards that underpin a successful department.

Youll know your numbers understand whats driving them and act quickly when something isnt right. Attention to detail isnt a nice-to-have here; its essential.

Help shape the future of Renault & Dacia Blackburn.

This is an exciting time to join the dealership as we look to enhance our 12-car showroom with Renaults new interior design concept bringing an updated look and feel to the customer experience.

Youll play a key role in ensuring the environment the team and the customer journey reflect the brands we represent. We want someone who takes pride in their dealership and understands that representing Renault and Dacia properly is just as important as delivering the financial results.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Were looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience running a sales department within the automotive industry or previous dealership management experience.
• A strong commercial understanding of both new and used car operations with a particular passion for developing used car performance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to introduce embed and maintain effective processes.
• The leadership skills to motivate coach and challenge a team bringing out the best in both managers and Sales Executives.
• A hands-on proactive approach someone who leads from the front rather than managing from a distance.
• The confidence to make decisions challenge the status quo and take ownership of results.
• A genuine commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience while achieving demanding financial objectives.

Above all we want someone who sees opportunity where others see routine takes pride in getting the detail right and has the ambition to build something better.

WHY STONEACRE

Stoneacre Renault & Dacia Blackburn is part of the wider Stoneacre Group Renault division comprising five Renault and Dacia dealerships.

That means youll be joining an established automotive group representing two distinctive brands and working within a wider divisional operation while having the opportunity to make a tangible difference at your own dealership.

This isnt simply about maintaining what we already have. Its about raising standards developing people strengthening the used car operation and delivering the results the business is capable of achieving.

THE REWARD

OTE 90000

A significant opportunity for an experienced automotive leader who wants the responsibility influence and platform to make a difference.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP

If youre an ambitious General Sales Manager Sales Manager ready for the next move or an experienced dealership leader who knows how to turn a good operation into a great one we want to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Bring your standards. Bring your ambition.

Lets take Stoneacre Renault & Dacia Blackburn to the next level.

Apply now.

Stoneacre Motor Group are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive by being themselves.

Originally founded in 1994 Stoneacre is a family-owned business that has progressively grown to become one of the UKs fastest-growing and most successful car dealer groups.

We operate from 64 locations across England and Wales have 137 franchise sales points representing 27 manufacturers. Specialising in the sale of new and used cars as well as commercial vehicles the group also offers servicing parts and bodyshop facilities.

We currently have over 2750 dedicated members of the Stoneacre team who share our dedication and passion to provide complete customer satisfaction. We are committed to developing our people as we know its the best investment we can make.