The Driving Spirit
Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group is an AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20 brands across 54 franchises. We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by delivering an exceptional level of service to both our customers and manufacturing partners. We are fortunate to count Toyota and Lexus, as among our Brands, and this General Manager role is focused on ensuring the Teams operate effectively in our dealerships across Chichester, Hedge End, Sarisbury Green and Waterlooville.
Your day
The General Manager role is to will provide proactive operational support to our Teams at all levels and will be an active participant in delivering the strategic agenda and group financial budgets, through daily performance management. This includes:
- Promote and maintain positive people relations across the Group and adhere to HR guidelines/procedures.
- Ensure consistent brand compliance.
- Maintain 100% FCA compliance, as well as compliance with all other external bodies that Snows are partnered with i.e., VOSA.
- Accountable for ensuring Health and Safety is fully adhered to in all business areas and safe working practices are always promoted.
- Ensure Snows achieve Manufacturer Standards and maintain a strong working and professional relationship.
- Provide accurate and timely Group reporting.
- Manage and motivate all staff to ensure they are engaged with the business and our Customer needs.
- Instil Snows values and ensure they are always promoted.
- Safeguard the business best interests and ensure they come before any individual agendas.
- Uphold the business’s image ensuring the franchises are always looking pristine.
- Compliance with all of Snows policies and procedures.
Have you got what it takes?
- Proven experience at management level within private and commercial vehicle sales (manufacture experience with Mercedes vans beneficial but not essential).
- Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.
- Understand, coach others, manage Group compliance/policies.
- Strong work ethic and adaptable to change.
- Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.
- Able to react positively to organisational and market changes.
- Good analytical, problem solving and planning skills.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- PC, Microsoft, web literate.
- Full, clean driving licence.
What is in it for you?
- Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.
- Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
- 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20 anniversaries. (Pro rata for part time employees).
- Birthday day off.
- Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts.
- Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
- Life Assurance Benefit.
- Snows Contributory Pension Scheme.
- BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
- Excellent development opportunities to learn & grow with Snows.
- Role dependant – tool box insurance /company car scheme/ Uncapped earnings potential through commission or bonus structures.
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday 08:30 – 18:00
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Multisite - Snows Toyota Chichester, Waterlooville, Hedge End and Sarisbury Green
Snows Toyota is a trusted and respected name in the automotive industry, with a strong presence across the South of England, including our locations in Chichester, Waterlooville, Hedge End, and Sarisbury Green. As part of the Snows Group, a family-owned business with decades of experience, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive range of new and used Toyota vehicles, along with exceptional aftersales services. Our dealerships are committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience, offering tailored solutions to meet the needs of every individual. Whether you're looking for the latest Toyota model or expert servicing, Snows Toyota is dedicated to ensuring your journey.
About Toyota
As one of the most famous brands in the world, here at Toyota, we put ‘kaizen’ or continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. From the impact we have on the world around us, to building cars, to the experience a customer has in our retailers, we are always looking for ways to make things better. We recognise the importance of our people to the brand and are recognised as one of the best in providing automotive training, our team will help you to develop your skills and realise your ambitions.
Joining the Toyota team means that you will have the opportunity to be at the heart of our innovative brand, and really make a positive impact at the retailer you work for.
