General Sales Manager: Volkswagen, Poole
Company: Van Mossel Breeze
Role: General Sales Manager
Basic & OTE: £55,000 to £80,000 per annum (uncapped)
Location: Volkswagen Passenger Car, Poole
Job type: Permanent, full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proven General Sales Manager to lead our flagship Volkswagen Passenger Car dealership in Poole, managing our largest sales team within the Van Mossel Breeze network.
As part of our ambitious growth and continued investment, this key leadership role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the sales operation and drive the team’s performance through the next stages of Van Mossel UK’s development.
This is an exciting position for a proven, commercially minded, autonomous leader who wants to make a genuine impact within a fast growing, people focused automotive group.
Why join Van Mossel Breeze?
We are proud to be part of Van Mossel Automotive Group; an award winning, people orientated, family-owned business that has gained global recognition over a 78-year tenure in the automotive industry.
Van Mossel now operates in over 7 countries and have been named as one of the leading automotive companies in Europe.
At Van Mossel Breeze, we believe it’s our people who set us apart and drive our company forward as we continue to grow. If you’d like to be part of our journey, you will receive an excellent benefits package that includes
- A competitive remuneration package
- A vibrant and professional working environment
- Company Car
- Industry leading, branded training
- Contributed Company pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Contributed car benefit scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free physio & chiropractic services
- Staff referral scheme
- 24/7 Health & Wellbeing support
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Discount on parts and labour at any of our dealerships
- 50% off PURE gym membership
- 50% off campervan hire through Breeze Campers
- 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Extra annual leave, given on length of service (uncapped)
Package:
- Operating hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 6.00pm, Saturdays: 8.30am - 5.00pm (set day off in the week) Sundays 1 in 3: 10.00am - 4.00pm (5 days a week)
- Salary: Basic £55,000 to £60,000pa (depending on experience) / £85,000 OTE - uncapped!
We’re Looking For:
- Proven success in an automotive management role, with a strong track record of delivering results, VAG would be an advantage
- A talent for new and used car management, possessing the skills to understand market trends, margins and drive performance.
- Have experience within financial management, budgeting and dealership accounts
- A strategic thinker, with the ability to develop and execute long‑term business plans and identify opportunities for growth
- A confident leader, capable of implementing change and guiding the sales team through the next stages of the site’s development
- A genuine passion for people and maintaining a positive and cohesive team environment around the dealership
- A strong cultural fit - honest, caring, loyal, transparent, and not afraid to do things a little differently!
- Computer skills essential, Dealer web and Keyloop experience would be beneficial
- Full UK driving licence
Job Description:
- Lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing sales team to achieve and exceed all sales targets and objectives.
- Drive maximum profitability across new and used vehicle sales, finance, insurance and accessories through effective policies and procedures.
- Ensure the sales team has full knowledge of all products, pricing, promotions and marketing campaigns.
- Plan, prepare and lead structured, engaging and productive daily sales meetings, clearly communicating vision, goals and performance expectations.
- Monitor and analyse sales performance against KPIs, ensuring appropriate stock levels to meet projected sales volumes.
- Plan, oversee and evaluate sales campaigns, advertising promotional activities to maximise vehicle and additional product sales.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with department managers across the business and other key external partners.
- Maximise customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention through exceptional service standards and customer journey management.
- Review current processes and procedures regularly, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and profitability.
- Monitor and control departmental administration, ensuring cost control, operating efficiency and adherence to budget.
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, manufacturer standards and industry regulations.
Joining Van Mossel Breeze will provide a challenging and rewarding role with plenty of room for self-development, in line with the Van Mossel motto ‘Driven. By you. For you.’
Does this sound like the company for you?
Apply now – we look forward to meeting you!