Vertu Motors, Franchise Director
Join Us as a Regional Ford Franchise Director
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for the motor retail sector? We’re offering a newly created and exciting opportunity for aRegional Ford Franchise Directorto lead operations across our Ford car dealerships ineither the North or the South of England, depending on your location and experience.
Reporting to ourGroup Operations Director for Ford, you’ll be responsible for driving performance, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering strong relationships with Ford. This role involves regular travel across your region to stay closely connected to the business and its teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Deliver consistent execution of our sales, aftersales, marketing, and people strategies.
* Ensure teams understand our culture, systems, and processes, and have the tools and support to succeed.
* Set monthly and quarterly agendas, hold operational reviews, and run best-practice workshops.
* Lead the rollout of Ford initiatives, new systems, and change programmes.
* Develop Talent: Mentor and grow your management team, creating succession plans and enhancing performance.
* Simplify Transformation: Translate complex technological changes into clear, actionable plans for your teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic planning and delivery of business objectives.
* Oversee daily dealership operations and ensure compliance.
* Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements.
* Build strong relationships with Ford and key stakeholders.
* Lead and develop General Managers and dealership teams.
* Ensure exceptional customer experience across all sites.
* Manage financial performance and cost control.
* Ensure regulatory compliance across all areas.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
* Senior leadership experience in motor retail, ideally within the Ford franchise.
* Commercial vehicle experience is a plus.
* Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret management accounts.
* Proven ability to develop talent and lead high-performing teams.
* Passion for customer experience with a strong delivery track record.
* Knowledge of FCA and motor sector compliance regulations.
* Experience in delivering digital or process transformation in dealerships.
* Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What We Offer
* 10% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
* Partnership Share Scheme worth a further 12.5% of your OTE
* On-going leadership training through our Dale Carnegie platform
* Exposure to work-class leadership trainers
* Company Car
* 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays
* Private Medical Insurance
* An additional all-colleague Share Incentive Plan
* Bi- Annual health check
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Scheme
* Access to our Vertu Rewards platform
For our successful applicant, to protect our customers and our reputation you will be expected to undertake a DBS check to determine your suitability for the role and will also undertake regular fit and proper person assessments. Please be aware that we will also request references from your previous employer(s).
Ready to take the wheel and drive change? Apply now to become a key leader in our Ford franchise network.
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