Autonomy-Driven General Manager – Automotive Leader

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Impactful leadership role

Varied vehicle types

Independent growth environment

Supportive management team

Long-term career development

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd, an established automotive business in Leeds, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead the team and shape the future of the business. The role offers autonomy and the chance to drive performance across departments within an independent operation.

You will oversee daily operations, motivate staff, monitor profitability, and develop strategies to grow revenue while maintaining high customer service levels.

Qualifications

• Management experience within the automotive industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of the motor trade is essential.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Experience managing budgets, profitability and performance targets.
• Excellent communication, organization and decision-making skills.
• A commercial mindset with ability to identify growth opportunities.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the business and ensure departments operate efficiently.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team to meet operational and commercial targets.
• Monitor financial performance, sales targets and profitability.
• Develop strategies to increase revenue and improve business performance.
• Maintain excellent customer service and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Support recruitment, training and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and manufacturer representatives.
• Report on business performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Provide effective leadership across the business with a clear commercial focus.

Skills

Management experience

Automotive knowledge

Budgeting

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

UK driving licence

Job description

Perfect Placement UK Ltd, an established automotive business in Leeds, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead the team and shape the future of the business. The role offers autonomy and the chance to drive performance across departments within an independent operation.

You will oversee daily operations, motivate staff, monitor profitability, and develop strategies to grow revenue while maintaining high customer service levels.