Steven Eagell Limited

General Manager - South West Midlands Reference Number - Location South West Midlands Working Hours Full Time Closing Date 16/02/2026 General Manager The Steven Eagell Group is an award winning employer and Europe's largest Lexus and Toyota retailer, operating 43 locations across the South East, East of England and West Midlands. Representing the world's largest automotive brands, we are recognised for strong performance, progressive leadership and a commitment to developing senior talent. We are now seeking an experienced General Manager to take full operational and commercial accountability for select dealerships in the South West Midlands area. This is a leadership role suited to an established Head of Business / Dealer Principal / General Manager who thrives in a complex, multi site environment. The Opportunity As General Manager, you will have end to end responsibility for people, profit and performance. Reporting to the Divisional Director and supported by strong central functions, you will lead established leadership teams while shaping strategy, culture and future growth. This role offers genuine autonomy, visibility at senior level, and the opportunity to further develop your career within a market leading automotive group. What's On Offer In return, we offer a highly competitive senior leadership package and the opportunity to play a key role in the UK's largest Toyota and Lexus retail group. Company car and fuel Private medical insurance Health cash plan Life assurance (2x salary) Discounted vehicle purchase scheme Discounted servicing, parts and bodyshop services Ongoing training and development Career opportunities within a growing, high performing group Key Responsibilities as a General Manager You will be accountable for: Overall financial performance of both dealerships, ensuring delivery of budgeted profit, volume and cost targets Leadership, development and succession planning of dealership leadership teams Driving a high performance, values led culture where excellence is recognised and underperformance is addressed decisively Oversight of Sales and Aftersales operations, ensuring consistent delivery against manufacturer and group KPIs Setting clear financial, operational and growth objectives for each department, supported by robust business plans Accurate and timely dealership reporting in line with group frameworks and governance requirements Delivering consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and brand advocacy Ensuring full compliance with manufacturer standards, regulatory requirements and Steven Eagell Group policies About You This role requires a proven senior automotive leader with the credibility, judgement and commercial acumen to lead at scale. Previous experience as a Head of Business, Dealer Principal or General Manager within the automotive sector Strong track record of delivering sustainable financial performance Experience leading large, diverse teams through senior management layers Manufacturer experience with Toyota or Lexus (beneficial but not essential) Key attributes Inspirational, authentic leadership style with the ability to engage and motivate senior teams Commercially astute, with strong analytical capability and the foresight to identify and mitigate risk Calm, professional and resilient, with excellent stakeholder management skills Strategic thinker who remains highly effective in operational execution

A leading automotive retailer in the South West Midlands is searching for a General Manager to oversee operational and commercial activities across select dealerships. This pivotal leadership role demands extensive experience in the automotive sector, focusing on financial performance, team leadership, and customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive leadership package along with significant career development opportunities within the largest Toyota and Lexus retail group in the UK.