Salary: Competitive Salary – Dependant on experience.
The Role
Drive Motor Retail is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our Aldershot site, representing Vauxhall and Leapmotor new and used vehicles, alongside a high-volume, multi-brand used car operation.
This role requires a proven operator and leader — someone capable of taking ownership of a site that requires nurturing, structure and renewed focus, before transitioning into a phase of long-term stability, performance and growth. We are looking for a General Manager who can fix, embed, and then stay, providing consistent leadership once the dealership is operating at its full potential.
Key Responsibilities
* Full accountability for the commercial and operational performance of the site
* Lead and develop the management team to drive sustainable improvement
* Implement robust processes across sales, aftersales and administration
* Restore performance, standards and culture before maintaining long-term stability
* Deliver new and used car sales targets across Vauxhall, Leapmotor and all marques
* Ensure strong compliance with manufacturer, financial and group standards
* Manage cost control, profitability and stock turn
* Act as a visible, hands-on leader within the dealership
The Candidate
* Proven experience as a General Manager / Dealer Principal or equivalent senior leadership role
* Demonstrated success in turnaround, recovery or underperforming-site improvement
* Strong commercial acumen across new and used vehicles
* Comfortable operating in a hands-on, people-focused environment
* Able to implement structure, discipline and consistency
* Committed to long-term leadership, not short-term fixes
Why Join Drive Motor Retail?
Drive Motor Retail is one of the most successful privately owned automotive retail groups in England. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a dealership with clear support from the wider group, where the right individual can make a lasting impact and build a site they are proud to lead for the long term.
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