General Manager

Vertu SKODA Leicester As one of the largest motor retailers in the UK, Vertu Motors continues to thrive through strong performance, strategic growth, and exceptional leadership. Škoda is renowned for its innovation, reliability, and customer-first approach—values that align perfectly with our own. This new dealership will showcase the full range of Škoda vehicles and services, offering customers a premium experience backed by Vertu's trusted reputation. Role You will report directly to our SEAT/SKODA Franchise Director, and play a pivotal role in launching and leading this dealership. As General Manager, you will embody our Mission Statement: "To deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust." We are looking for a first class leader who is driven to deliver performance through all departments and above all ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction for our customers. The successful applicant will demonstrate that they are values and goals driven and have the ambition to work and passionate about the brand. Our competitive advantage lies in the quality of people we employ. As such we don't invite just anyone to become part of our team; we look for colleagues with determination and commitment to take our business forward demonstrating integrity, passion, energy, drive and above all talent for leading this dealership team to the next level. We are offering a £70,000 basic salary with an OTE of £100,000 and company car You will be accountable for all aspects of the business, fostering manufacturer relationships, ensuring the operational excellence of the business while driving finance and cost control and of course people management. You must have strong leadership skills and a track record to prove so as your primary focus will be to motivate and inspire your team to be the best that they can be, while ensuring policies, processes and legislation are adhered to and customer and colleague health and safety is prioritised to ensure that everyone works in a professional and safe environment. You must drive a culture where the business succeeds by delivering the right products and services to our customers that meet their needs, protect them from harm, and is likely to result in them returning for future business. You must act with integrity at all times and build trust. You will have a strong track record as a General Manager within the sector, with proven success in new and used vehicle sales and a drive to achieve excellence by delivering both financial and customer centric results. Working closely with our colleagues in the business to build long term customer loyalty is as ever our goal. You will be provided with an excellent salary package and the opportunity to earn strong-overperformance bonuses along with: 10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme Partnership Share Scheme worth a further 12.5% of your OTE On-going leadership training through our Dale Carnegie platform Exposure to work-class leadership trainers Company Car 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays Private Medical Insurance An additional all-colleague Share Incentive Plan Bi- Annual health check Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Scheme Access to our Vertu Rewards platform If you would like to join the most progressive team in the industry, please apply today. For our successful applicant, to protect our customers and our reputation you will be expected to undertake a DBS check to determine your suitability for the role and will also undertake regular fit and proper person assessments. Please be aware that we will also request references from your previous employer(s).