General Manager

Vertu Motors plc; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in the North East is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations at Vertu BMW Teesside. The role includes driving financial performance, leading an exceptional team, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the automotive sector with strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary package including OTE of £120,000 plus benefits such as a company car, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Partnership Share Scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay

Ongoing leadership development

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a General Manager within the automotive sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience in new and used vehicle sales.

Responsibilities

• Driving operational excellence and financial performance.
• Building strong manufacturer relationships.
• Leading, motivating, and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding results.
• Ensuring compliance with policies, processes, and legislation.
• Maintaining the highest standards of customer and colleague safety.

Skills

Leadership skills

Results-driven approach

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Vertu BMW Teesside

OTE: £120,000 | Company Car + Exceptional Benefits

Are you ready to lead one of the most prestigious automotive brands? At Vertu BMW Teesside, you’ll be joining a largedealership featuring its own dedicated prep centre, an impressive showroom layout with separate new and used car showrooms, and a talented on‑site team of 85 colleagues.

We’re proud to be above the national average for customer satisfaction, and our Great Place to Work score of 89% reflects the strong culture, teamwork, and commitment that runs throughout the business.

We’re looking for an exceptional General Manager to take full accountability for the success of this thriving operation.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Driving operational excellence and financial performance
• Building strong manufacturer relationships
• Leading, motivating, and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding results
• Ensuring compliance with policies, processes, and legislation
• Maintaining the highest standards of customer and colleague safety

Your leadership will create a culture where success comes from delivering the right products and services, building trust, and ensuring customers return time and again. Acting with integrity and fostering long‑term loyalty will be at the heart of everything you do.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven track record as a General Manager within the automotive sector
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
• Experience in new and used vehicle sales
• A results-driven approach, balancing financial targets with exceptional customer experience

What You’ll Receive

We believe in rewarding performance and supporting your personal and professional wellbeing:

You will be provided with an excellent salary package and the opportunity to earn strong-overperformance bonuses along with:

• Competitivebasic salary, OTE £120,000 + Company Car
• 10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• Partnership Share Scheme (worth up to 12.5% of your OTE)
• Ongoing leadership development with Dale Carnegie training and world-class mentors
• 25 days’ holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance & Bi-annual health check
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
• Vertu Rewards platform access for discounts and wellbeing offers

If you’re ready to bring your leadership, experience, and enthusiasm to a dealership full of opportunity, apply todayand help drive the success of Vertu BMW Teesside.

All successful applicants will be asked to complete a DBS check and reference process as part of our commitment to integrity and customer safety.

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