General Manager

Hartwell Automotive Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartwell Automotive Group is seeking an innovative General Manager for their Reading dealership to drive change and financial success. The role requires leading a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional customer service, and maintaining compliance with FCA regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of automotive management experience and a passion for the industry.

Benefits

Colleague Discount on car purchases

Training and development opportunities

Salary Extras for savings

Refer a friend scheme

Company car

Company events

Qualifications

• Automotive Management experience of 3 years required.
• Driving Licence mandatory.
• Experience with FCA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering top financial results across each department.
• Ensure all processes meet brand standards and FCA regulations.
• Lead on all aspects of dealership operations.

Skills

Financial Management

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Job description

General Manager - Hartwell Reading

At Hartwell, we’re going through an exciting period of transformation, and we’re looking for a passionate and innovative General Manager to play a key part in shaping our future and driving change through your dealership.

Building financial success and empowering your team to be the best they can be working in a fast paced environment.

Colleague Benefits

• Colleague Discount - We offer excellent discounts on new and used car purchases, parts and servicing across all our brands.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Salary Extras where you can save hundreds of pounds on everything from holidays to your weekly shopping
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company car
• Company events
  
  

Role Overview

• Being accountable for delivering top financial results across each department,
• Ensuring all processes and brand standards standards are met in line with FCA regulations,
• Delivering outstanding customer service.
• Lead on all aspects of your dealership, including new and used car sales, parts, labour and aftersales care
• Recruit, develop and retain talented associates, motivating them to be the best they can be and supporting them with regular reviews, training and progression plans
• Build meaningful manufacturer relationships
• Collaborate with department managers to create detailed annual plans aligned with long-term goals for profitability, productivity, and market development.
• Develop and oversee control systems, kPI's, and operating policies for areas like pricing, customer service, and warranties.
• Stay up to date with market trends, competitor actions
• Manage financial budget, conduct monthly reviews.
  
  

Experience

• Automotive Management: 3 years (required)
  
  

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)
  
  

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)
  
  

Work Location: In person