General Manager

Vertu Motors plc; Stafford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - GBP 200,000; Full time

Job description

Vertu Ford Stafford

Basic Salary: £70,000 | OTE: £100,000 | Company Car + Exceptional Benefits

At Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest and most successful motor retailers, our success is built on strong performance, steady growth, and outstanding leadership. Our mission is simple: to deliver an exceptional customer motoring experience built on honesty and trust.

We’re seeking an experienced General Manager who can build on our strong foundations and guide this talented, motivated team to the next level to join us at our Ford Stafford dealership.

What You’ll Do

As General Manager, you’ll bring our values to life every day. You’ll:

• Lead the dealership with passion, setting the standard across all departments and ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Respect, support, and empower your team by creating opportunities for growth, celebrating their successes, and motivating them to achieve their best.
• Uphold the highest levels of professionalism while driving performance, efficiency, and operational excellence while promoting a safe and professional environment for colleagues and customers.
• Act with integrity, building trust with customers, colleagues, and manufacturer partners, while maintaining operational excellence, financial performance, and cost control.
• Demonstrate commitment to both financial results and long‑term customer loyalty, ensuring the dealership continues to grow and succeed.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success as a General Manager in a main dealership, ideally with experience across both new and used vehicle operations.
• A collaborative and motivational leadership style.
• Passion for people, performance, and the Ford brand.
• Strong business acumen with a commitment to ethical, customer‑focused practice.
• Values‑driven, with integrity and a collaborative leadership style.
• Motivated by goals and ambitious for both your team and yourself.

What You’ll Receive

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

• £70,000 basic salary, OTE £100,000 + Company Car
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution
• Membership of our annual Partnership Share Scheme on top of your on‑target earnings
• 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 today and help drive the success of Ford Stafford.

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