Menu

General Manager

Job details
Posting date: 04 June 2025
Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 July 2025
Location: Guildford, Home Counties, GU1 4EH
Company: Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 56876012

Apply for this job

Summary

General Manager required for our Automotive Leisure Business Client.

Our Client based in Guildford, are seeking a General Manager to oversee the running of their Flagship Dealership.

Benefits:

- Competitive Salary & Bonus: £40,000 basic with up to £20,000 bonus based on unit sales, profitability, and core standards set by their manufacturing partners
- Work-Life Balance: No Sunday working; closed over Christmas with 3 days of annual leave covered.
- Generous Leave: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, with an extra day free for holidays taken between November and February (4 days used = 5 days enjoyed).
- Career Growth: Clear progression opportunities within a major player in the leisure industry, part of a large PLC group. Many of our clients senior leaders started as Sales Managers or General Managers!
- Supportive Environment: Work with a close-knit team and benefit from full franchise representation and a loyal customer base

Specification:

- Previous General Manager / Dealer Principal experience within a Motor Trade business
- A General Manager who leads from the front and is able to motivate the team to success
- Evidence of a steady and progressive career path
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities:

- Recruitment, training, coaching and development of all members of staff
- Fully responsible for the P&L of the dealership
- Maintaining a strong relationship with the manufacturer
- Focused on Customer Service and ensure that all staff deliver a professional service.

For your hard work as a General Manager with our Client, you can expect a salary of £40,000 basic with an OTE of around £60,000.

If you are interested in hearing more, or wish to apply for this job please send your CV to Tom Wharton quoting the job reference number.

© Perfect Placement UK Ltd – See our website for details

Apply for this job