General Manager

Stratstone; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratstone is seeking a passionate General Manager for its Royal Tunbridge Wells location. This role involves driving financial success, empowering teams, and ensuring outstanding customer service across BMW, MINI, and Motorrad brands. The position offers structured career paths, work-life balance, and numerous employee benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company car

Pension scheme

Family health care

Critical illness and life assurance

Exclusive discounts on vehicles

Qualifications

• Proven top-performer at leadership level within the automotive sector.
• Knowledgeable of vehicle, consumer credit and trade practice legislation.
• Experienced in managing budgets and leading high performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering top financial results across each department.
• Champion outstanding customer service, coaching your team to deliver excellence.
• Recruit, develop and retain talented associates.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Management

Job description

Stratstone Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom

General Manager

Stratstone Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom

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Competitive salary plus company car, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, family health care, critical illness and life assurance schemes, exclusive discounts on new and used vehicles and aftersales services.

Are you ready to drive beyond the possible; to work for an industry game-changer with inspirational people and the opportunity to thrive in your career?

Here at Stratstone, we’re going through an exciting period of transformation, and we’re looking for a passionate General Manager to play a key part in shaping our future.

As General Manager at BMW MINI Tunbridge Wells you’ll be instrumental in shaping our future. This is one of the largest, well-established sites within our Stratstone brand. This impressive location represents BMW, MINI, and Motorrad, offering a full range of services across all three brands.

Your role will involve driving the financial success of one of the most renowned automotive brands in the market, empowering your team to be the best they can be, whilst being fuelled by the potential to thrive in your in your career along the way. This the perfect opportunity for an inspirational and collaborative individual to transform our business.

If you’re looking for a role that’s a blend of being fast-paced and challenging, with a culture that enables you to be yourself and enjoy the ride, you’ll feel right at home:

Why Stratstone:

Structured career paths with ongoing development opportunities: We believe in nurturing talent from within, creating a culture where your growth is our mission, this is why you’ll have access to the coaching, mentoring and tailored training programmes you need to flourish.

As a testament to your development, you will have the opportunity to apply for our Aspiring National Franchise Director programme, this is tailored around individual future aspirations and skills growth. We will empower you to drive your own career with the support from senior leaders and our dedicated learning and development team.

Work life balance: This role is fast-paced and can be challenging but we are committed to ensuring you have a great work life balance. This role provides you with space to recharge, pursue your passions and spend quality time outside of work.

Your Journey as a General Manager:

• Being accountable for delivering top financial results across each department, by offering a first-class experience for your associates and customers
• Ensuring all processes and standards are met in line with FCA regulations, maintaining showroom excellence in line with manufacturer standards
• Champion outstanding customer service, coaching your team to deliver the same level of excellence throughout their respective teams
• Lead from the front on all aspects of your dealership, including new and used car sales, associated products, 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 by implementing brand strategies, policies and procedures to an exceptional level

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? We’re looking for someone who is:

• A proven top-performer at leadership level within the automotive sector, being driven by a passion for the industry
• Knowledgeable of vehicle, consumer credit and trade practice legislation, with the ability to satisfy the requirements of GI Compliance and be of ‘good financial repute’
• Experienced in managing budgets and leading high performing teams, dedicated to motivating and coaching your team to be the best they can be
• Customer orientated with excellent communication skills and a people-first mindset

Life at Stratstone;

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
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At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Automotive

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