Regional Manager

Mr Clutch Autocentres; Strood; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Up to 44 days paid leave

IMI training

Job summary

Mr Clutch Autocentres is seeking an experienced automotive operations professional to lead and support our nationwide Autocentre business. You will travel across the North and North West regions, overseeing multiple branches and driving sales, profitability, and staff development.

The role requires at least 5 years of top-level vehicle technician experience, automotive qualifications, and strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years top-level vehicle technician experience.
• Relevant automotive qualifications required.
• Strong commercial acumen and people development skills.
• Willingness to travel across multiple regions and to our head office.

Responsibilities

• Maximise profitability and achieve regional budgets for all Autocentres.
• Identify training and coaching needs; implement succession planning.
• Promote the brand and support campaigns to generate sales leads.
• Deliver excellent customer care in line with the Customer Charter.
• Ensure audit, stock control and administration align with company policies.
• Oversee health and safety across branches and maintain monthly risk assessments.
• Utilise company vehicle for regional travel and staff development.
• Provide leadership for IMI training at Strood/Reading as required.

Skills

Staff Development

Sales Growth

Brand Marketing

Customer Care

Stock Control

Health & Safety

Willingness to travel

Education

Automotive qualifications

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and experienced professional with solid Automotive Operations experience to support and drive forward our established nationwide Autocentre business.

Applications are welcomed from individuals with relevant automotive qualifications and at least 5 years top level vehicle technician experience, (preferably in a fast fit environment) who have superb commercial acumen, a flexible, enthusiastic, and can-do attitude who will revel in nurturing and developing our staff teams to deliver to our high standards and growth targets.

The branches within the North and North West region currently consist of: Bedminster, Fishponds, Derby, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Oxford, Reading, Sheffield and Swindon so the ideal applicant should be willing and able to travel to these areas and our headoffice in Strood on a regular basis. A vehicle is provided.

Purpose of Job

To maximise the potential of the brand and support the branches within the region in accordance with the Companys ethos and business development strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales & Profitability - All Autocentres within the region achieving budget
• Team Development - Identify and implement training/coaching needs for your staff. Implement succession planning using performance management, discipline and recruitment processes.
• Marketing - Autocentre appearance, promoting the brand, supporting campaigns and generating sales leads.
  Systems - Compliance with the Operations Manual and IT processes.
• Customer Care - Professional and prompt management in accordance with our Customer Charter.
• Audit & Stock Control - Banking, administration and stock taking in accordance with Company Policies and the Operations Manual.
• Health & Safety - Ensure all branches conduct monthly risk assessments and comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy and the Health & Safety At Work Act 1974.
• Company vehicle (car or van available)
• The potential for up to 44 days paid leave (including bank holidays)
• Training at our IMI approved Training Academies (Strood/Reading)

Hours: 48 per week (8.30-5.30 Mon to Fri & 8.30-5 Sat)

Mr Clutch is a national Autocentre network and is recognised as the leading clutch, brake, service, cambelt and MOT provider, with over 40 Autocentres throughout the UK and we look forward to welcoming you to our successful teams!