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General Manager – Nissan & Kia Dealership
Location: Gloucester Business: Wessex Garages
About Wessex Garages
Wessex Garages is a highly successful and stable business known for its customer-focused approach and outstanding brand performance. We’re seeking a dynamic and visionary General Manager to lead our Nissan and Kia site in Gloucester.
This pivotal role involves:
- Overseeing day-to-day operations
- Taking full responsibility for financial performance
- Providing effective leadership
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team of automotive retail professionals across:
- Sales
- Aftersales
- Parts
- Ensure all departments are adequately staffed
- Foster a high-performance culture by:
- Recognising and rewarding exceptional achievements
- Effectively addressing underperformance
Financial Planning & Performance
- Establish annual financial and growth objectives for each department
- Develop strategies to meet:
- Profit targets
- Product targets
- Prepare accurate dealership reporting and forecasting aligned with group frameworks
- Oversee marketing strategies in accordance with manufacturer guidelines to support business objectives
- Drive outstanding customer satisfaction across Sales, Aftersales, and Parts
- Coach leadership teams to spearhead consistent excellence
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Compliance & Regulation
- Ensure all dealership activities comply with:
- Wessex Garages policies
- Manufacturer requirements
- Regulatory standards
- Leverage knowledge of manufacturer metrics (e.g., dealer balanced scorecard) to drive operational excellence
Required Experience & Skills
The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:
Core Requirements
- Prior experience as a General Manager in the motor trade
- Strong understanding of managing accountable business units
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership abilities to inspire and coach a diverse team
- Unwavering professionalism and composure in high-pressure environments
- Exceptional stakeholder management for internal/external relationships
Technical Proficiencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to:
- Analyse available data
- Identify challenges across all departments
- Formulate data-driven solutions
- Forward-thinking mindset
- Excellent communication skills
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Why Join Wessex Garages?
Wessex Garages offers a supportive and rewarded work environment with the following benefits:
Core Benefits
✓ Holiday Allowance: 22 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional days added for longer service
✓ Pension Scheme: Company-backed pension contribution
✓ Exclusive Employee Schemes:
- Discounted car purchase programme (after probation)
- Cycle to Work scheme
✓ Wellbeing Support: Free and confidential access through Menable partnership
- Employee coaching and wellbeing check-ins
✓ Health Benefits:
- Complimentary annual eye tests
- Flu vaccination vouchers
✓ Event Perks:
- Limited complimentary tickets for Bristol Bears Rugby matches
Important Notes
During recruitment, we will conduct:
- Driving licence checks
⚠️ Policy Note:
- No visa sponsorship is available for this role.
- Valid UK work eligibility required. Verification will form part of the recruitment process.
📩 Reference: VAN0591
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