General Manager

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

Job summary

A leading motor retailer is seeking an experienced General Manager for its Banbury location. The role demands a proven track record in vehicle sales and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. As a key leader, you will drive operational excellence, manage finances, and inspire your team. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits including a company car, pension contributions, and extensive training opportunities. Join a progressive team dedicated to excellence in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Company Car

10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Partnership Share Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to leadership training

Qualifications

• Strong track record as a General Manager within the automotive sector.
• Proven success in new and used vehicle sales.
• Ability to foster manufacturer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Drive operational excellence and team motivation.
• Manage finance and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Customer satisfaction

Integrity

Performance management

Team motivation

Job description

Vertu Peugeot & Hyundai Banbury

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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 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. The successful applicant will demonstrate that they are values and goals driven and have the ambition to work and be 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 operational excellence 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).