General Manager – Skoda Full Time

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 to join our team on a full time, permanent basis.

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

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

Salary will be depending on experience.

• 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 environment
• 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

The Company

Welcome to Johnsons Cars, we are one of the UKs biggest independent dealer groups with a nationwide presence spanning 58 sites across the country. Proudly representing 17 esteemed brands, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.

As well as our dealership network we also have a number of vehicle parts operations as well as our Fleet Services business. As an employer we embody a culture of continuous growth and success. by joining Johnsons cars you’ll become part of a team that thrives of delivering exceptional service to our customers whilst providing a platform for your personal and professional growth. At Johnsons your career is as important as the outstanding service we provide to our customers.

The Benefits

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The Values

• Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Birthday Leave

Enhanced Holiday entitlement

Staff Discounts

Johnsons Benefits Platform

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