General Manager

Vertu Motors; Arnold; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer in the UK is seeking a General Manager for their Nottingham dealership. The role requires strong leadership, people management skills, and a proven track record in the motor retail sector. You will be accountable for delivering performance across departments while maintaining exemplary customer satisfaction. A competitive salary, company car, and substantial benefits are offered, including a pension scheme and medical insurance.

Benefits

10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Membership of annual Partnership Share Scheme

Ongoing leadership training

Company Car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Bi-Annual Health Check

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a General Manager within the motor retail sector.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver profit and customer satisfaction.
• Experience in developing and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Vertu KIA Nottingham dealership.
• Deliver performance across all departments.
• Foster a positive and productive working environment.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Customer satisfaction

Integrity

Motivation

Job description

General Manager

Vertu Motors
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire,
NG5 6GZ

£74,370 per year – estimated

Permanent • Full Time • New

Vertu KIA Nottingham

We are currently recruiting for a General Manager to lead our Vertu KIA Nottingham dealership.

As one of the largest Motor Retailers in the UK, Vertu Motors' continued success is based upon strong performance, growth, and leadership; this is especially true in our KIA Toyota Division.

Our Mission Statement "To deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust" is central to the role of any General Manager in our business.

We are looking for a talented leader who is driven to deliver performance through all departments without compromising an exemplary level of customer satisfaction, while being values‑aligned, customer‑centric, and goal‑driven. The successful applicant will demonstrate a high level of integrity, passion and energy to lead and develop a winning team, and will be accountable for all aspects of the business, fostering a great working relationship with the brand and ensuring operational excellence.

People management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive a healthy culture are essential. You will be aligned and central to the delivery of our policies and processes, and will ensure that current legislation, health and safety for customers and colleagues are prioritised.

We require previous experience as a General Manager within the motor retail sector, achieving excellence by delivering profit, customer‑centric and colleague results.

Benefits

• 10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• Membership of our annual Partnership Share Scheme on top of your on‑target earnings
• On‑going leadership training through our Dale Carnegie platform
• Exposure to world‑class leadership trainers
• Company Car
• 25 days holiday rising with length of service – plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• An additional all‑colleague Share Incentive Plan
• Bi‑Annual Health Check
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Scheme
• Access to our Vertu Rewards platform

We are offering a competitive basic salary with an OTE of £100,000 depending upon experience, a company vehicle, and the opportunity to earn over‑performance bonuses. If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us – including recent employment verification, credit history and a criminal record check.

Closing Date – 16th February 2026