General Manager

Our client, a well-established and expanding franchise dealer in Cork, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the next phase of growth. This is a key leadership role with full responsibility for both sales and aftersales performance. The successful candidate will drive commercial results, strengthen operational standards, and lead a high-performing management team across the business.

The role

• Full P&L responsibility for the dealership

• Lead and develop both Sales and Aftersales departments

• Drive new and used vehicle performance in line with manufacturer and group targets

• Improve aftersales absorption, workshop productivity, and customer retention

• Manage and mentor departmental managers and wider team

• Ensure strong manufacturer compliance and brand standards

• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and business growth

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience across all touchpoints

• Proven experience as a General Manager, Dealer Principal, or senior automotive leader

• Strong background across both sales and aftersales operations

• Demonstrated ability to deliver commercial growth and improve profitability

• Experience working within a franchise dealership environment

• Strong leadership and people management capability

• Financially and commercially astute

• High level of professionalism and customer focus

What’s on offer

• Strong package with performance-related bonus

• Opportunity to make a visible impact on business growth

• Supportive ownership structure

• Long-term career opportunity within a progressive organisation