At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to drive sales and customer satisfaction in a multi-brand dealership.
- Company: Join Hendy Group, a leader in the automotive industry with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, car benefits, and comprehensive healthcare.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for professional growth and career progression await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven management experience in the automotive industry and strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Join our Management Team – One Vision, One Team, One Hendy. As a General Manager for our Southampton multi-brand dealership, you’ll play a pivotal senior role, with responsibility for the performance of your dealerships, 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.
Accountabilities
- 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
- 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.
- Knowledge of Renault / Nissan / Alpine / Dacia brands would be advantageous.
Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including right to work verification and DBS checks.
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.
General Manager in Southampton employer: Hendy Group
At Hendy Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive working environment in Southampton. As a General Manager, you will benefit from a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including pension and healthcare, all while leading a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding customer experiences. With ample opportunities for professional development and career progression, joining us means becoming part of a culture that values accountability, excellence, and teamwork.
