General Sales Manager
Marshall Audi Maidstone
Competitive basic salary | OTE up to £75,000 + company car; 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks.
Full-time | 45 hours per week, including weekends on a rotational basis
Lead One of Audi's Highest-Performing Retailer Operations
Are you an experienced automotive sales leader looking for your next challenge with a premium brand?
At Marshall Audi Maidstone, we're looking for an ambitious and driven Sales Manager to help lead one of the division's highest-performing sales operations. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dealership with a proven track record of success, a strong leadership team, and genuine opportunities for career progression within one of the UK's leading automotive groups.
Why Join Marshall Audi Maidstone?
- Lead a successful and established sales team consisting of 10 Sales Executives, a New Car Manager, Used Car Manager and Transaction Manager
- Work from a modern 20-car showroom featuring a mezzanine customer lounge and premium Audi retail environment
- Benefit from a strong market position covering Maidstone and Medway, supported by an excellent vehicle parc and customer base
- Join a dealership regularly recognised as one of the division's top performers for both new and used car sales volume
- Strong monthly performance with typically 30-40 new vehicle sales and up to 90 used vehicle sales per month
- Work alongside an experienced leadership team including the Head of Business, Divisional Head of Sales and Head of Development
- Excellent earning potential with bonus opportunities of up to 150% of the bonus element
- Full access to Audi accreditation programmes, Marshall leadership development and manufacturer training
- Exciting product pipeline with the arrival of key future Audi models, including the new A2, Q7 and Q9
- Genuine career development opportunities within Marshall, with clear progression into senior leadership positions
In this role:
- You’ll lead and drive performance of the Sales team, overseeing both new and used vehicle sales.
- You’ll achieve weekly sales targets for vehicles, finance, and insurance products, ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction.
- You’ll be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and driving business growth in alignment with the store’s goals.
- You’ll lead by example – working closely with customers, managing escalations, and supporting team development through coaching, performance management, and recognition.
We're looking for:
- Someone with proven experience as a Sales Manager within the automotive industry, preferably in a main dealership environment.
- Someone with a leader’s mindset and strong relationship-building skills, able to inspire and motivate a team to consistently meet and exceed targets.
- Someone results-oriented, with a track record of maximising profitability through effective stock management and sales strategies.
- Most importantly, someone who’s committed to upholding Marshall’s values and creating a positive, supportive environment for customers and colleagues alike.
About us:
At Marshall Motor Group, we're proud to represent over 25 leading car, van, truck and motorbike brands across more than 130 stores in England. We're also part of the Constellation Automotive Group, home to some of the most well-known brands in the automotive industry, including webuyanycar, cinch and BCA. Our team is over 4,000 strong and receives excellent pay packages and fantastic benefits in an environment centred around integrity, respect and innovation.
We want to hear from people with a customer-centric, can-do attitude who are ready to drive their career – and our company – forward.
What will we offer you for your commitment to us?
- Performance rewards: Competitive bonus scheme, based on multiple achievable elements.
- Full tailored training: We will provide a selection of digital learning, some chosen by us to prepare you in the best possible way for your role, as well as some chosen by you for your continued development.
- Career development: Ongoing manufacturer training and development pathways across the Group.
- Financial security: Life insurance, contributory pension.
- Exclusive perks: Discounts and rewards via a dedicated employee platform.
At Marshall Motor Group, our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees. This includes promotion and training, and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.