General Manager

Vertu Motors plc; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer in the UK seeks an experienced General Manager for Peugeot Northampton. The ideal candidate will lead the dealership, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Responsibilities include motivating the staff, maintaining high professional standards, and fostering financial performance. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 with potential OTE of £100,000, along with comprehensive benefits like pension contributions and medical insurance.

Benefits

10% Employer Pension Contribution

Company Car

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Ongoing leadership development

Qualifications

• Proven success as a General Manager in a main dealership.
• Collaboration and motivational skills are essential.
• Passion for performance, people, and the Peugeot brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dealership with passion and set standards across all departments.
• Support and empower your team, creating opportunities for growth.
• Drive performance and uphold professionalism in operations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Focus

Business Acumen

Motivational Style

Job description

Vertu Peugeot Northampton

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.

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 aGeneral 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 Peugeot 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.

Why Join Us?

Peugeot Northampton is ideally located on the main retail motor park, making it a high‑traffic site with excellent visibility and strong customer potential. The dealership offers new and used cars, vans, retail and fleet services, supported by a stable, experienced management team, and a passionate group of colleagues dedicated to delivering excellence every day.

Peugeot’s reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability perfectly complements Vertu’s core values of honesty, trust, and outstanding customer experience.

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
• 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 today and help drive the success of Peugeot Northampton.

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