Automotive General Manager

3 days ago

Barnsley, United Kingdom Pertemps Sheffield Full time

Pertemps Recruitment are pleased to announce they have partnered with a national, Multi Franchise, Main Dealership
If you are looking for a company that can offer not only as much training as you would like but also a life long career, then this Motor Trade business is definitely the company for you
We are currently assisting our client with recruiting for an amazing new opportunity available at their Barnsley dealership for a General Manager to join and lead their team.
Our client's General Managers work to take their business forward providing vision, inspiration and professionalism of the highest standards. Achieving maximisation of profits and return on investment by prudent and efficient use of resources. Creating an environmentwhere all management and staff develop and excel and together, enhance the reputation of this successful dealer group at every opportunity.
**Main responsibilities of the role will include**:

- Ensuring all departments achieve profit targets, maintain margins and control expenses are detailed in budgets and business plans.
- Closely examining all management accounts, daily and weekly operating controls, key performance indicators and composite figures in order to assess dealership performance.
- Continuously refining and improving the quality of customer interaction, satisfaction and retention by working towards improving standards, providing the best facilities and the highest technical standards.
- Maintaining close scrutiny of developments, legislation and events in the motor industry which will impact on future business opportunities or trading practices.
- Ensuring that the Dealership operations are undertaken correctly within the law and within policies and procedures set by both the Franchise agreement and the Company’s rules, Articles of Association and Memorandum.
- Working closely with and motivating all staff within the dealership in order that they work to the highest degree of commitment and attention to customer needs.
- Operating the Company Staff Performance Appraisal System and ensuring actions are taken on results.
- Inspiring departmental managers to discover and develop new ways to proactively market their businesses; providing an environment where all new suggestions and ideas are fully explored and exploited so that the Dealership prospers in the most cost-effectivemanner possible.
- Maintaining professional relationships and regular liaison with manufacturers, suppliers, professional and trade organisations, statutory bodies’ representatives and other persons or organisations that interact with the Dealership.
- Driving a culture of success through the Dealership and ensuring the company's business values are communicated and understood.
- A detailed understanding and current and relevant experience of the retail motor industry at a management level.
- Minimum 5 years experience working in a management role within the Motor Trade.
- Practical skills, experience and knowledge of modern motor industry processes and practices.
- An ability to create a workplace environment and culture that allows all staff to develop and excel in their jobs.
- Excellent leadership skills with an ability to both motivate and empathise.
- Exceptional customer facing and interpersonal skills to enable difficult situations to be overcome successfully.
- An ability to negotiate effectively and at the highest level together with excellent numeracy and literacy skills,
- Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation, consumer legislation and trade practices.
- Knowledge and comprehension of the Trade Descriptions, Consumer Protection and Consumer Credit Laws.
- Professional qualifications and membership of the I.M.I. would be advantageous for this role.

Our client are abler to offer a basic salary of £75,000pa with an OTE of £99,000pa along with a company vehicle and other fantastic benefits

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