General Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership potential

Career progression

Autonomy in decision-making

Local team environment

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking a General Manager for a reputable independent garage in Portsmouth. You will lead a small but dedicated team, oversee daily operations, and drive growth with a hands-off leadership style.

The role offers long-term development, autonomy in decision-making, and a clear path toward potential ownership within a supportive local business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a garage manager or in a similar senior role within the motor trade.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Sound business acumen with focus on operational efficiencies.
• Ambitious mindset with desire for long-term growth and ownership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily garage operations, including customer service, workshop efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage staff, including technicians and reception staff, ensuring high performance.
• Maintain excellent customer care and deliver quality service.
• Drive business growth through customer retention and marketing initiatives.
• Support financial control, reporting, and budgeting activities.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business improvements as General Manager.
• Work toward ownership of the business in the future.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Budgeting & finances

Automotive industry experience

Job description

Our client, a reputable independent garage in Portsmouth, Hampshire, is seeking an experienced and confident General Manager to lead their well-established team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled professional to oversee daily operations, contribute to business growth, and potentially step into ownership in the future. The position offers long-term career development and the chance to make a significant impact within a respected local business.

Benefits of the General Manager:

• - Salary of £40,000 per annum, with an achievable OTE of £50,000
• - Supportive management structure with autonomy in decision-making
• - Opportunity for future business ownership
• - Friendly team environment with a small, dedicated staff of 5 technicians, 2 receptionists, and a background manager
• - Flexibility and independence in daily operations
• - Long-term progression opportunities with financial rewards
• - Stable, well-respected local business

Duties of the General Manager:

• - Oversee daily garage operations, including customer service, workshop efficiency, and compliance
• - Manage staff, including technicians and reception staff, ensuring high standards of performance
• - Maintain excellent customer care and deliver quality service
• - Drive business growth through customer retention and marketing initiatives
• - Support financial control, reporting, and budgeting activities
• - Contribute to strategic planning and business improvements as the General Manager
• - Work towards achieving ownership of the business in the future

Requirements of the General Manager:

• - Proven experience as a garage manager or in a similar senior role within the motor trade
• - Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• - Sound business acumen, with a focus on operational efficiencies
• - Ability to work independently with a proactive, hands-off management style
• - Financially literate, with knowledge of automotive sector metrics
• - Ambitious mindset with a desire for long-term growth and potential ownership opportunities

Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Portsmouth and Hampshire, today to discover more about this fantastic General Manager opportunity.