General Manager

Jago Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jago Consultants are supporting a main car dealership in recruiting a General Manager / Dealer Principal to lead a busy site in England. You will shape performance, drive profitability and manage a team of around 60 staff, setting standards and ensuring compliance with motor industry regulations.

The role requires proven senior dealership leadership, strong financial acumen, ability to communicate at all levels, and a hands-on, flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as General Manager / Dealer Principal within a main dealer
• Strong leadership & performance management skills
• Financial acumen
• Excellent communication at all levels
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Planning and organising skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• A Full EU Driving Licence
• Great computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Lead a site of circa 60 staff and drive performance across a busy dealership
• Direct financial performance and profitability through robust planning and execution
• Ensure adherence to motor industry legislation and franchise procedures
• Communicate effectively with staff, customers and senior stakeholders

Job description

We are ACTIVELY recruting for this vacancy during lock-down.

Our client is a main car dealership who is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and focused General Manager / Dealer principal to come on board with this ever growing team. Working for a well-established dealership group this company has opportunities for the right candidate to progress their career.

The type of person we are looking for the role of General Manager will have excellent knowledge of:
The Motor industry legislation
Local business market
Dealership / franchise systems and procedures, and working practices at a Senior Management Level
The interpretation of Accounts
Identifying and delivering an excellent performance through your team
Managing a site of circa 60-staff

General Manager Requirements:
Previous experience at General Manager / Dealer Principal / Head of business role within a Main Dealer is essential
Proven track record in Dealership management
Excellent Leadership & performance management skills
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Business & financial acumen
Analytical and problem solving skills
Planning and organising skills
A flexible and adaptable approach
A Full EU Driving Licence
Great Computer literacy