General Manager

ZuCar Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

ZuCar Group in Cork is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead our Cork dealership. This hands-on role carries full P&L responsibility and requires active showroom presence, direct customer engagement, and driving sales with the team.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in senior automotive retail management, a front-line leadership style, strong negotiating skills, and a proven track record of delivering revenue growth and high customer satisfaction within a national motor group.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of senior management experience in automotive retail.
• Visible, hands-on management style leading from the front.
• Proven P&L, budgeting and commercial reporting experience.
• Full, clean Irish/EU driving licence.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead showroom floor sales and close vehicle deals and finance packages.
• Own full P&L accountability for the Cork site.
• Coach and develop sales and service teams; conduct daily huddles.
• Ensure customer-first environment and high satisfaction scores.
• Oversee operations, inventory, stock, safety and policy enforcement.
• Drive local marketing and sales aligned with group strategy.

Skills

Sales leadership

Negotiation skills

Closing skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Job description

Salary: Competitive executive salary package with attractive bonus opportunity

Location: Little Island, Co. Cork
Company: ZuCar (Part of the Joe Duffy Group)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: Operations Director

Role Overview

ZuCar is Ireland's innovative and fast-growing used car brand, proudly operating as part of the Joe Duffy Group. With four established ZuCar businesses nationwide and a fifth location opening soon, this is an exciting period of growth for our brand.

We are seeking a dynamic, visible, and results-driven General Manager to manage our Cork location. In addition to taking full Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for the dealership, this is a hands-on commercial role. You will be actively present on the showroom floor, leading by example, engaging directly with customers, and driving sales alongside the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Sales Leadership: Spend significant time on the showroom floor. Engage directly with customers, handle complex negotiations, and actively assist the sales team (\"Zu Guides\") in closing vehicle deals and finance packages.
• Business Performance & P&L: Manage full financial accountability for the Cork site, driving revenue growth and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales and technical/service teams. Conduct daily sales huddles, provide active coaching, and drive a high-performance retail culture.
• Customer Experience: Champion a transparent, customer-first retail environment, ensuring highest-tier satisfaction scores and swiftly resolving any escalations.
• Operations & Compliance: Oversee daily site operations, inventory management, vehicle procurement/stock profile, health and safety standards, and company policy enforcement.
• Strategic Growth: Implement local marketing and sales strategies aligned with the broader Joe Duffy Group vision to expand market share in Cork while contributing to our growing nationwide footprint.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 3–5+ years of senior management experience, with a proven track record of exceptional personal sales performance within automotive retail (both sales and aftersales).

Leadership Style: A visible, hands-on manager who leads from the front line, rather than managing solely from a desk.

Financial Acumen: Proven track record of managing P&L, budgets, and commercial reporting.

Licence: Full, clean Irish/EU driving licence.

Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and closing skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive executive salary package with attractive bonus opportunity.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Benefits package
• Long term career growth opportunities with Ireland's leading and largest retail motor group.