Job Opportunity – General Manager
- Careers
- Published
- Updated: January 10, 2024
- Closing Date: Friday, February 2nd.
New Year, New Opportunities! We are now recruiting for a General Manager!
We are happy to announce that a new and exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced General Manager to join a respected and well-known organisation due to our continuous expansion.
More details and how to apply can be found below.
Application Details
We are eager to receive CVs from adequately motivated individuals who can help the organisation achieve the next level of growth in the business.
Benefits:
The successful applicant will benefit from the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 28 days holidays
- Pension
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Loyalty Incentives
If you want to work for a business that embraces and drives change, and are committed to growing and developing the business and investing in a culture that enables our people to benefit from our success, please send your CV to careers@autobitsmotorstore.com.
Job Description
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Your role as General Manager is to oversee, manage and coordinate activities and resources between the departments in delivering the business growth objectives and performance. You will report to the Managing Director. You must be a self-motivated and results-driven individual with experience managing business activities and a proven track record of developing and implementing effective business growth strategies.
You must have excellent business acumen, commercial and relationship management skills, and knowledge and experience in a related sector or trade would be beneficial. You will possess effective leadership and management skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
You will be responsible for developing the business management goals and objectives that will ultimately lead to income and margin growth for the company and ensure the company resources are adequate and suitable to meet business growth objectives.
You will have a ‘Can do‘ attitude and will be instrumental to the business’s drive for continuous improvement, striving to keep the business operating effectively and efficiently.
Business Strategy:
- Liaise with Directors in developing company strategy and setting goals for growth;
- Develop business plans aimed at long-term business sustainability;
- Implement business strategies and evaluate business performance;
- Identify new market growth opportunities to assist the company’s expansion and competitiveness in the market;
- Enhance the company brand by collaborating with customers and staff and implementing ethical business practices.
Management:
- Co-ordinate with all departments to ensure that the company is efficient in its day-to-day operations;
- Review operational current working processes procedures and provide plans & implement changes to ensure the company functions efficiently;
- Work closely with team members to monitor and identify any potential areas for improvement;
- Ensure weekly review meetings are facilitated with clear discussion points and actions agreed and issued following each meeting with key managers/supervisors in the business;
- Monitor, record, and collate metrics on key business operational activity targets and review performance with the directors every month.
Marketing & Sales
- Ensure the implementation of an effective marketing and sales plan to promote our services and products with clear timescales, responsibility and budget;
- Co-ordinate the development of innovative content for marketing campaigns & approve social and website content;
- Enhance brand awareness and ensure effective key customer relationships are maintained and managed;
- Manage the introduction of new products and services through effective marketing campaigns;
- Continually monitor and analyse market and competitor activity;
- Gather feedback from customers on the service received and implement areas for improvement.
Human Resources:
- Develop and implement HR policies and initiatives aligned with the overall business growth strategy;
- Co-ordinate the management of all core HR areas, including employee relations, HR admin, learning and development, absence, recruitment and maintaining and seek to improve HR systems;
- Oversee recruitment campaigns, creating job descriptions, selection, & onboarding process;
- Oversee and manage the performance appraisal system;
- Develop and implement a training plan within the business;
- Ensure the overall company KPIs are met and standards are maintained by developing people, processes and systems.
Finance
- Manage the development of company financial forecasts and effectively monitor and report on performance every month;
- Oversee the finance operations and look at ways to make improvements to procedures and controls;
- Analyse financial reports on business performance;
- Drive continuous improvement of accounting practices;
- Prepare detailed budgets that improve the cost-efficiency of the business;
- Identify funding opportunities and submit support applications.
Health & Safety
- Create & implement company policies and procedures to ensure H&S compliance;
- Implement Health & Safety work practices to ensure safety regulations and other company policies and procedures are implemented;
- Create risk assessments and implement control measures.
Personal Development:
- Take responsibility for personal development and actively seek opportunities for improvement.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Third level education in Business, Management or related field;
- At least 3 years of General Management or Business Management experience;
- Experience in developing business strategy and implementation;
- Experience in setting financial projections and monitoring performance;
- Excellent leadership skills, with a focus on employee coaching and development;
- A drive and ambition to succeed;
- Be a confident decision maker;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
