General Manager

autoskills-uk; Kingston near Lewes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee dealership operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards, building customer relationships, and leading a motivated team. Previous experience in a similar role within an automotive dealership is essential, along with strong sales and customer service skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including monthly bonuses and life assurance.

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.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent relationship building, customer facing and negotiating skills.
• A full and clean UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities ensuring service and product standards.
• Maintain effective relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ensure all documentation is correct.
• Present and sell products to customers.
• Conduct credit searches and manage finance paperwork.
• Assist Sales Manager in leading Sales Executives to achieve targets.

Skills

Sales within a Main Car Dealership

General Manager or Business Manager experience

Ability to work under pressure

Relationship building and negotiating skills

Full and clean UK Driving Licence

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.