General Manager

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

Job summary

A leading motor retailer in Glasgow is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead a new dealership venture. You will be responsible for all operational aspects, building a high-performing team, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales management within the automotive sector. The role offers an OTE of £100,000, share options, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

10% employer Contribution Pension Scheme

12.5% Partnership Share Scheme

On-going leadership training

Company Car

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong track record as a General Manager or in a sales management role in the automotive sector.
• Proven success in new vehicle sales.
• Ability to create a motivated, positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of the business.
• Foster strong partnership with Geely UK.
• Build long-term customer loyalty.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Sales management

Team building

Job description

General Manager, Glasgow

Join Us on an Exciting Journey!

As one of the UK’s leading motor retailers and a key player in Scotland, Vertu is entering an exciting new chapter. As we continue to develop and grow our Group, we are proud to announce a new partnership with Geely – a global leader in automotive innovation and a brand that we believe will be a key part of the UK motor retail market over the coming years. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, with our very first Geely dealership opening soon in Glasgow.

We are looking for a talented individual to take the helm as General Manager in new venture. We expect to expand further with Geely in the area in short order and as such this is a great opportunity to join our team in a role that will expand fast.

The ideal candidate will be values-driven, customer-focused, and results-oriented, with the passion and energy to build and develop a high-performing team. You will be accountable for all aspects of the business, fostering a strong partnership with Geely UK to ensure operational excellence. Effective leadership and people management will be key to creating a motivated, positive workplace culture. You will have a strong track record as a General Manager or have a very strong sales management background within the sector, with proven success in new 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.

We are offering an OTE of £100,000 plus share options, a great pension scheme, a company vehicle, and the opportunity to earn out performance bonuses along with the following Vertu Motors General Manager benefits:

• 10% employer Contribution Pension Scheme (£11,000 employer contribution pa!)
• 12.5% Partnership Share Scheme (£12,500 pa!).
• On-going leadership training through our Dale Carnegie platform
• Exposure to world-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

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