General Manager
Location of the Job: South West - Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
The Company: Is a specialist supplier of Agricultural and Groundcare Machinery.
The Industry: Agricultural Machinery, Farm Machinery, Groundcare Equipment, Groundcare Machinery, Tractors, ATVs.
The Job Role Details:
You will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the depots, with the aim to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the employees and processes.
A strategic business partner and a key member of the senior leadership team, you will support the CEO, Heads of Department and their teams, to ensure financial and commercial targets are delivered.
Key Responsibilities:
You will:
Monitor performance and productivity of managerial employees from the parts, sales, and service departments on an ongoing basis.
Develop, with input from managers, promotions/advertising specials for the Dealerships.
Attend Dealership Management meetings.
Ensure Health and Safety Standards are maintained.
Provide guidance to managers.
Review financial reports for action such as: inventories including parts, inventory turnover, new and used equipment, whole goods, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial ratios, new and used equipment and parts sales.
Recruitment of new team members.
Set yearly objectives for staff, with input from managers, for each of the departments.
Conduct performance reviews with Managers.
Monitor performance through KPI's, with input from manager, and productivity of employees on an ongoing basis and ensure monthly manager meetings are in place.
Ensure employees attend training programs and advise on training programs for employees.
Identify growth opportunities.
Maximise efficiencies in all operations.
Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be:
Degree qualified in an agricultural or business discipline.
A working knowledge of agriculture.
Excellent communication skills both verbal & written.
Able to build constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a good level of support and challenge.
Strong attention to detail, ensuring work produced is always accurate.
A high level of commercial awareness.
A team player but with the ability to work autonomously when necessary.
Able to lead and manage a team of direct and indirect reports.
Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
Strong analytical skills.
Appreciation of the importance of customer service.
Energetic and highly motivated in pursuit of business growth and success.
An awareness of marketing strategies, company image and reputation management
Additional Information:
This is a permanent full-time position.
Working Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm.
Salary Package: TBC
Plus Benefits: Commission, mobile phone, company vehicle, ongoing manufacturer training and development support, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, Company pension scheme and staff discounts.
To apply please send your CV to Sophie@agriFJ.co.uk
