General Manager

With a sizable Aftersales and Fleet operation, this is a standout opportunity to make an impact at a high‑performing site. We’re proud of a 91% colleague satisfaction score and a genuine team culture—shaped by listening to feedback and acting on work–life balance. That’s why Sales is closed on Sundays and Aftersales has no weekend working. We are offering a fantastic basic salary of £90,000 with an OTE of £120,000 plus company car. You’ll also benefit from excellent rewards, such as a 10% employer pension contribution and access to our Partnership Share Scheme, worth a further 12.5% of your OTE. As one of the largest Motor Retailer in the UK Vertu Motors' continued success is based on strong performance, growth, and leadership. Our Mission Statement 'To deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust' is central to the role of any General Manager in our business, ensuring our customers receive the right experience for them. As a Values driven business it is vital that our management team personally demonstrate the right behaviours that result in positive outcomes for customers and that you act in good faith all times. You will set the standard in your dealership and must be able to demonstrate your ability to operate in this type of customer centric environment where integrity is everything. 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. 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.