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Job Title: General Manager
Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee all aspects of sales and operations from our Nottingham depot. Our organization values a people-focused culture that nurtures and develops talent, prioritizing customer satisfaction and operational excellence. As a leader in a competitive industry, we are committed to delivering the highest levels of service backed by a rich heritage and innovative culture.
The Challenge:
As the General Manager, you will be responsible for driving growth and nurturing a talented team. You will oversee the profit and loss (P&L) for all depot operations, including used vehicle sales and an HGV workshop. Health and safety, as well as site overheads, are also part of your responsibilities, which include managing a feeder yard near the depot. Collaboration across all departments is key to success in this role, and your leadership will guide the team while maintaining a focus on high-performance standards.
What's in It for You?
Working for an accredited Investors in People Platinum organization offers numerous advantages, including:
- Competitive base salary (£60k - £70k).
- Fully expensed electric company car or car allowance.
- 25 days holiday, rising to 28 during your tenure, with the ability to buy or sell holidays.
- Life assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme with perks and discounts.
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
- Monthly 'lunch on us' initiative.
- Quarterly social events.
- Annual awards evening.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic plans to drive growth and achieve financial targets.
- Be accountable for the depot's P&L.
- Champion health and safety, promoting a healthy workplace and colleague well-being.
- Act as a brand ambassador, enhancing the used vehicle brand in the retail environment.
- Work towards achieving the goal of selling 80% of used vehicles through the retail channel.
- Ensure the workshop is efficiently utilized.
- Identify end-of-life vehicles from the existing fleet for defleeting and sale.
- Manage budget and used vehicle sales targets.
- Report to the Board on financial performance, operational efficiency, and growth progress.
To Succeed, You Will Need:
- A proven track record in managing a depot with a focus on site maintenance and health and safety.
- Commercial awareness and strong business judgment.
- Negotiation and influencing skills to maximize value and manage internal stakeholders effectively.
- Strong knowledge of the commercial vehicle (HGV) industry.
- Creative thinking abilities to identify multiple options for success.
- Effective management skills to provide feedback on industry trends and challenges.
- An outcome-focused mindset, delivering the annual budget in line with key objectives.
- Understanding of residual values in commercial assets.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop a relatively young team.
- Experience in managing complex operations with quick turnaround times.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Transport Management CPC qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
- Previous experience in a similar role.
This is a full-time role with hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break.
Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
