Project General Manager

Vertu Motors plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK motor retailer is recruiting for a Project General Manager in the Midlands. The role requires a successful track record in motor retail management, with responsibilities including team motivation and adaptable leadership. The successful applicant will demonstrate exemplary customer service and leadership skills within a values-driven environment. An excellent salary package, bonuses, and benefits like a company car and comprehensive training are included.

Benefits

10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

Membership of our annual Partnership Share Scheme

Company Car

Private Medical Insurance

Biannual health check

25 days holidays rising to 29

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Scheme

Access to our Vertu Rewards platform

Qualifications

• Significant track record as a successful Motor Retail General Manager in franchised dealership.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams effectively.
• High work ethic and personal standards aligned with company values.

Responsibilities

• Establish yourself quickly in the business and motivate teams.
• Adopt placements around the Group leading to permanent roles.
• Demonstrate customer-centric behaviors to ensure positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Energy and enthusiasm

Customer-centric mindset

Job description

Vertu Motors, Project General Manager Midlands

Every so often we look to create a new opportunity to bring in a talented senior leader from outside the Group. This helps us bolster the strength of our senior team and provides us with the talent to support our growth plans. This role has been the stepping stone for several talented people to join the team and move their career forward at a pace. We have one such opportunity now and are recruiting for a new Project General Manager in the Midlands (and surrounding area).

To be a success in this you must have a significant track record of being a successful Motor Retail General Manager operating in the franchise dealership network. You will need to be quickly able to establish yourself in a business, motivate and develop a team and to do so with a high level of drive, energy and enthusiasm. You must have a great work ethic, have high personal standards that match our Values and be able cut through the noise to generate results.

The role will report to both our Chief Executive and to one of our Operational Board level directors and will see you adopt placements around the Group before ultimately being appointed to a more permanent role, as either a General Manager in a larger format dealership, or into a more senior role where appropriate. We have a proven fast‑track on‑boarding and induction programme which will ensure you understand our business model and can succeed quickly. No promises can be made on promotion; however, the majority of people recruited this way now have great careers in the Group, from high‑ranking General Managers to director level. Some just like the variety of the Project GM role and the challenge of leading new teams to success.

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.

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

• 10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• Membership of our annual Partnership Share Scheme on top of your on‑target earnings
• Company Car
• Private Medical Insurance
• Biannual health check
• 25 days holiday rising to 29 with length of service - plus 8 bank holidays
• An additional optional Share Incentive Plan
• On‑going leadership training through our Dale Carnegie platform
• Exposure to world‑class leadership trainers
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Scheme
• Access to our Vertu Rewards platform

If you are an outstanding leader, think you can make the grade and want to join our team, apply below.

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).

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