General Manager

Auto Skills UK; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive recruitment firm is seeking a seasoned General Manager to oversee operations in Swindon. The ideal candidate should have proven sales and management experience in a main car dealership. This role emphasizes the importance of delivering outstanding customer experiences while meeting high dealership standards. A competitive salary and bonuses are offered, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Monthly Bonuses

Life Assurance

Staff Discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of sales within a Main Car Dealership.
• Previous General Manager or Business Manager experience is essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent customer facing and negotiating skills.
• Full and clean UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities to meet dealership standards.
• Maintain effective relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ensure proper documentation.
• Present and sell products to customers.
• Manage team of Sales Executives to meet targets.

Skills

Sales experience in a Car Dealership

Management experience in an automotive dealership

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent relationship building skills

Negotiating skills

Clean UK Driving License

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER

Basic Salary - £80,000
OTE - £100,000 +
Location - Swindon

Benefits:

• Monthly Bonuses
• Life Assurance
• Staff Discounts
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Our client is looking for a seasoned General Manager to join their team. You will be a hands‑on General Manager who has passion and takes pride in all that they do. Also, a friendly expert who wants to deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust.

Responsibilities of a General Manager

• You will be coordinating the daily activities, ensuring all services and products meet the high standards of the dealership.
• Maintain an effective relationship with all customers and colleagues.
• Ensure all documentation is correct.
• Present and sell products to customers.
• Conduct credit searches introduce customers to suitable finance companies, and deal with all paperwork relating to finance deals and contracts.
• Assist the Sales Manager to motivate and lead a team of Sales Executives to hit and exceed their targets.

Skills & Qualifications of a General Manager

• Proven track record of sales within a Main Car Dealership
• MUST HAVE Previous General Manager or Business Manager experience within an automotive dealership is essential
• Demonstrates the ability to works well under pressure
• Excellent relationship building, customer facing and negotiating skills
• A full and clean UK Driving Licence- Subject to drivers check

If you are interested in this General Manager position, please contact Kelsey @ Auto Skills and quote job number: 52584