General Manager

Vertu Motors; Retford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in the UK is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead their team. Responsibilities include setting high standards across departments, ensuring customer satisfaction, and promoting a collaborative and motivated team environment. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 with OTE of £100,000, benefits including a company car and ongoing leadership development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car

10% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager in the motor retail sector.
• Passionate about people, performance, and customer experience.
• Ability to drive results and maintain operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dealership setting the standard across departments.
• Empower team members and create opportunities for growth.
• Maintain trust with customers, colleagues, and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Customer satisfaction

Operational excellence

Integrity

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

As General Manager, you'll bring our values to life every day. You'll:

• Lead the dealership with passion, setting the standard across all departments and ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Respect, support, and empower your team by creating opportunities for growth, celebrating their successes, and motivating them to achieve their best.
• Uphold the highest levels of professionalism while driving performance, efficiency, and operational excellence while promoting a safe and professional environment for colleagues and customers.
• Act with integrity, building trust with customers, colleagues, and manufacturer partners, while maintaining operational excellence, financial performance, and cost control.
• Demonstrate commitment to both financial results and long-term customer loyalty, ensuring the dealership continues to grow and succeed.
• An experienced General Manager, with a track record of driving results in the motor retail sector.
• Passionate about people, performance, and customer experience.
• Values-driven, with integrity and a collaborative leadership style.
• Motivated by goals and ambitious for both your team and yourself.

Why Join Us?

• A dealership with a track record of success, performance, and stability.
• A supportive, values-driven culture where integrity, trust, and customer focus come first.
• A chance to lead a motivated team and take the dealership to the next level of success.
• £70,000 basic salary, OTE £100,000 + Company Car
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution
• Partnership Share Scheme worth up to 12.5% of OTE
• Ongoing leadership development (including Dale Carnegie training & exposure to world-class trainers)
• Private Medical Insurance & Bi-Annual Health Check
• 25 days holiday (rising with service) + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Schemes
• Vertu Rewards platform access
• Additional All-Colleague Share Incentive Plan

Requirements & Responsibilities

• At Vertu, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We don't invite just anyone to join our team—we're looking for someone who combines determination, energy, and passion with the ability to lead a dealership to even greater success. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead one of our most successful dealerships, we'd love to hear from you.
• For our successful applicant, to protect our customers and our reputation you will be expected to undertake a DBS check to determine your suitability for the role and will also undertake regular fit and proper person assessments. Please be aware that we will also request references from your previous employer(s).