General Manager

We are hiring a General Manager for a successful franchise dealership in Cork. You will be responsible for overseeing both sales and aftersales operations, representing a leading automotive brand in the industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career. As a key member of this dealership group's management team, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of the operation and contributing to its continued growth and development.

The Role:

• Lead and motivate a team of sales and aftersales professionals, fostering a high-performance culture to achieve dealership objectives
• Develop and execute robust strategies aimed at maximising sales performance and overall profitability
• Ensure outstanding customer service and satisfaction levels, ensuring each interaction aligns with the dealership's high standards
  
• Work closely with various departments to achieve overall business objectives
• Act as primary liaison with the distributor regarding performance metrics and brand developments
• Continuously update and adapt to industry trends and best practices with industry trends and best practices

• 5+ years experience in franchise dealership sales 
• 2+ years experience in a sales management or team leadership role
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team effectively
• Commercially astute with a solid grasp of KPIs critical to franchise dealership success

What's on offer:

• Basic salary DOE
• Attractive bonus scheme connected to performance 
• Company car
• Company pension