Project General Manager

Vertu Motors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Company Car

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday increasing to 29 with

Annual Share Scheme/Share Incentive

Job summary

Vertu Motors in the UK seeks a General Manager to lead across Midlands and Yorkshire dealership operations, delivering exceptional customer experiences through strong leadership and operational excellence. You will rapidly establish credibility, inspire teams, and drive sustainable performance within a values-driven culture.

The role offers fast-track onboarding and a pathway to larger leadership roles within a top UK motor retailer, with a focus on service quality, performance, and people

Qualifications

• Proven track record as General Manager in franchised motor retail.
• Ability to lead large teams with strong leadership skills.
• Experience managing costs, processes, and compliance across operations.
• Willingness to participate in development programmes and regional placements.

Responsibilities

• Lead across multiple dealerships in East Midlands and Yorkshire.
• Drive performance, cost control, and financial discipline across operations.
• Maintain strong manufacturer relationships and ensure policy compliance.
• Champion a customer-centric culture and integrity in all interactions.
• Ensure health and safety standards and a safe working environment.

Skills

General Manager

Leadership

Cost control

Compliance

People development

Customer experience

Relationship management

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role, you will lead across Midlands and Yorkshire dealership operations, delivering exceptional customer experiences through strong leadership and operational excellence. You will rapidly establish credibility, inspire teams, and drive sustainable performance within a values-driven culture. The position offers fast-track onboarding and a pathway to larger leadership roles within a top UK motor retailer. This is your chance to shape service quality, performance, and people development at scale. Pay / Benefits

• Oversee multiple dealerships across East Midlands and Yorkshire Lead and motivate teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences Drive performance, cost control, and financial discipline across operations Maintain strong manufacturer relationships and compliance with policies and legislation Ensure health and safety standards and a professional, safe working environment Champion a customer-centric culture and integrity in all interactions Identify opportunities and simplify complexity to deliver sustainable results Participate in strategic placements and contribute to broader business understanding Tasks Proven track record as General Manager in franchised motor retail Ability to quickly establish credibility and lead large teams Strong leadership skills with a history of driving performance Resilience, energy, and high personal standards aligned with Values Experience managing costs, processes, and compliance Capability to build and maintain manufacturer relationships Willingness to participate in a development programme and regional placements Key requirements strong over-performance bonus 10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme Company Car Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday increasing to 29 with service Annual Share Scheme/Share Incentive Plan