Hendy Group
General Manager
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Join Hendy Group – One Vision, One Team, One Hendy
Hendy Group, a leading automotive dealer group employing 1600 colleagues, representing 20+ manufacturer brands across 60+ locations, is seeking talented individuals to join our Management Team. We are reviewing the way in which we operate to enhance efficiency, streamline communication, and improve collaboration. This desire to continually improve and innovate reflects our commitment to delivering a world-class experience to our customers, creating a great place for careers to flourish for our colleagues and enables us to best serve the communities in which we operate.
About Us
Hendy Group has a heritage of over 165 years, representing a wide portfolio of automotive brands, operating across a number of locations. We pride ourselves on setting world-class standards in the automotive retail, aftersales, and parts industry, making us one of the most trusted names in automotive.
The Opportunity
As a General Manager- Poole Stellantis (Abarth, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen, and Vauxhall), you’ll play a pivotal senior role, with responsibility for the performance of your dealership/s, ensuring success across all areas, including sales, aftersales, and customer satisfaction. Reporting directly to the Regional Operational Director, you’ll lead your team to deliver outstanding results while maintaining the high standards of Hendy Group and our manufacturer partners.
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- Team Leadership: Inspire and motivate your team to achieve and exceed sales, aftersales, and customer satisfaction targets, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence to develop high-performing colleagues.
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement short and long-term business strategies to meet financial and operational goals.
- Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of sales, service, and parts, ensuring smooth and efficient processes across all departments.
- Financial Oversight: Drive dealership profitability against budget, cashflow forecasts, etc.
- Customer Experience: Ensure a world-class customer experience at every stage of the journey, building loyalty and enhancing the dealership’s reputation.
- Brand Partnership: Maintain strong relationships with manufacturer partners, ensuring compliance with their standards and objectives.
About You
To succeed as General Manager you will need:
- Proven experience in a management role within the automotive or related industry.
- A strong track record of delivering operational and financial results.
- Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
- A customer-focused mindset, with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and a good understanding of the automotive retail and aftersales environment.
- A results-driven mindset, with focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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What We Offer
- A competitive salary with a performance-related bonus.
- Access to the car benefit scheme.
- Comprehensive benefits, including pension, healthcare, and more.
- A dynamic, supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Hendy Induction
Please be advised that any new starters joining the business in their first week will be expected to attend a structured induction programme that will involve 2 days at our training academy in Portsmouth. More details will be shared at interview.
Pre-Employment Checks
Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including right to work verification and DBS checks.
Why Hendy Group?
Joining Hendy Group means becoming part of a business that values its people, prioritises innovation, and is dedicated to delivering excellence. With our rich history of 165 years, and an exciting future, we’re the perfect place to take your career to the next level.
If you’re a motivated leader ready to make a difference as a General Manager at Hendy Group, we’d love to hear from you. Select Apply Now, submit a CV, and a detailed covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. We look forward to hearing from you.
One Vision, One Team, One Hendy.
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