General Manager

Vertu Motors; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Tees Valley is seeking an exceptional General Manager to take full accountability for the success of the business. This role requires a proven track record in the automotive sector, strong leadership skills, and a results-driven approach to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The position offers an excellent salary package, benefits like a pension scheme, leadership development, and a company car. Apply today to join a progressive team.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Partnership Share Scheme

Ongoing leadership development

Access to world-class leadership trainers

ECOS Company car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Share Incentive Plan

Bi-annual health checks

Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes

Access to Vertu Rewards platform

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a General Manager within the automotive sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience in new and used vehicle sales.

Responsibilities

• Driving operational excellence and financial performance.
• Building strong manufacturer relationships.
• Leading, motivating, and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding results.
• Ensuring compliance with policies, processes, and legislation.
• Maintaining the highest standards of customer and colleague safety.

Skills

Leadership skills

Results-driven approach

Customer service excellence

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead one of the most prestigious automotive brands? At Vertu BMW Teesside, we’re looking for an exceptional General Manager to take full accountability for the success of our business.

Responsibilities

• Driving operational excellence and financial performance.
• Building strong manufacturer relationships.
• Leading, motivating, and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding results.
• Ensuring compliance with policies, processes, and legislation.
• Maintaining the highest standards of customer and colleague safety.

Your leadership will create a culture where success comes from delivering the right products and services, building trust, and ensuring customers return again. Acting with integrity and fostering long‑term loyalty will be at the heart of everything you do.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a General Manager within the automotive sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high‑performing teams.
• Experience in new and used vehicle sales.
• A results‑driven approach, balancing financial targets with an exceptional customer experience.

Benefits

• Excellent salary package with strong overperformance bonuses.
• 10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme.
• Partnership Share Scheme.
• Ongoing leadership development via Dale Carnegie training.
• Access to world‑class leadership trainers.
• ECOS Company car.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Share Incentive Plan for all colleagues.
• Bi‑annual health checks.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• Access to our Vertu Rewards platform.

Additional Requirements

For our successful applicant, a DBS check will be required to determine suitability for the role, along with regular fit and proper person assessments. References will be requested from previous employers.

Application

If you would like to join the most progressive team in the industry, please apply today.