General Manager, Sales

Global Impact: Lead sales for a nationally distributed dealer network within a globally recognised automotive finance brand.

Executive Leadership: Report to the MD, lead a high-performing national team, and own the sales P&L.

Drive Growth & Innovation: Maintain existing and win new dealer partnerships, deliver results, and leverage technology to enhance performance and customer experience.

At Nissan Financial Services, we are redefining what’s possible in the automotive finance sector. With a dealer network covering a range of both Nissan and non Nissan dealerships nationally, we operate in a competitive and evolving market that demands both strategic vision and hands-on execution.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, the General Manager, Sales will play a pivotal role in shaping our growth agenda, forging new dealer partnerships, and leading a high-performing national team to deliver lasting success.

 About the Role

 As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will:

•  Define and deliver enterprise-wide sales and marketing strategies that drive sustainable growth in a challenging market.
• Secure new dealer partnerships while strengthening relationships with existing dealers across major automotive brands.
• Lead and inspire a national sales team of 20+, embedding a culture of accountability, resilience, and high performance.
• Own the sales P&L, delivering on revenue, margin, and profitability targets despite market pressures.
• Provide market intelligence through competitor analysis and benchmarking, using insights to guide strategy and maintain a competitive edge.
• Champion innovation, leveraging technology, automation, and AI to unlock efficiencies, improve sales performance, and enhance customer experience.
• Collaborate with peers across the executive team to shape and launch new products and solutions.
• Influence enterprise direction through active contribution to strategy, governance, and transformation initiatives.

 What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or Finance (MBA desirable).
• Senior sales leadership experience in automotive finance, financial services, or complex dealer/distribution networks.
• Proven record of delivering growth, profitability, and market share.
• Strong commercial acumen with direct P&L ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing national teams, bringing grit, positivity, and steadiness through challenging conditions.
• Skilled in using technology, data, and automation to gain competitive advantage.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and board-level influencing skills.
• Strategic, resilient, and adaptable in a fast-changing environment.

 Why Nissan Financial Services?

 At Nissan Financial Services, we are part of a globally respected automotive financial services brand and committed to shaping the future of automotive finance. We offer:

• The opportunity to shape enterprise strategy and make a lasting impact.
• A supportive Executive Team where your voice is heard, you are empowered to act, and the culture is down-to-earth - we take our work seriously, not ourselves.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including generous vehicle discounts.
• Generous parental leave benefits.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to support performance and balance.

This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in NFSA’s growth and long term success. You will help us realise our vision of becoming the financier of choice by driving service excellence and embedding best practice across everything we do.

We know diverse teams deliver stronger outcomes. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Power NFSA’s Future and Shape Yours. Defy Ordinary.

Please note: We are managing this recruitment directly and kindly request no agency contact.