Volkswagen General Manager

At Johnsons Cars, we are more than just a workplace; we are a team. We value our employees and offer a host of benefits that set us apart from the rest. We're looking for a General Manager / Brand Manager.

Committed to growing our business, there is now an opportunity for a commercially-astute, customer-focused General Manager to join our team at our Volkswagen Dealership in Stoke On Trent.

As a General Manager you will be an integral member of team. You will approach situations with an enthusiastic and positive manner, to ensure the dealership, your colleagues and our customers all benefit. Highly customer-focused and experienced within the Sales and Aftersales departments, you will assume responsibility for the daily operations within the business and should have a proven track record in delivering outstanding balanced scorecard and financial performance, along with previous experience working within a franchised dealer.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintain site standards to meet company and franchise requirements
• Day to day management of the site
• Ensure the site has the correct and well managed new and used car stock.
• Undertake monthly management reviews with your team
• Work with the Divisional Accounts function to submit accurate flash forecasts
• Lead your team to meet and exceed budgeted performance
• Maintain a supportive relationship with dealership departments and advising, implementing and maintaining robust processes within departments in order to meet dealership targets.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a proven track record in an Automotive Management role
• Have previous experience working in a main dealer enviroment
• have experience with financial management, budgeting, and be able to understand the dealership accounts.
• Have the ability to develop and execute long-term business strategies including understanding market trends, competition, and identifying opportunities for growth.

What We Offer:

Joining our team means you'll be part of a dynamic and rewarding environment. You can expect:

• Enhanced Holiday entitlement
• Birthday Leave
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Car
• Fuel Card
• Tooth fairy Dental
• Staff Referral scheme
• Benefits Platform
• Discounts of 1000s of highstreet retailers.
• Industry-leading product and manufacturer training to support your growth and success.
• For those who want to progress and show potential we have an internal training academy and partnership with some of the best Automotive Management & Leadership trainers to give you the skills needed to elevate your career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Application question(s):

• How Many years of Main Dealer experience do you have?

Experience:

• Automotive General Management: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/06/2024