General Manager

Salary: Competitive executive salary package with attractive bonus opportunity
Application end date: 30.10.2026

General Manager – ZuCar Cork

 

Location: Little Island, Co. Cork
Company: ZuCar (Part of the Joe Duffy Group)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: Operations Director

 

Role Overview

 

ZuCar is Ireland's innovative and fast-growing used car brand, proudly operating as part of the Joe Duffy Group. With four established ZuCar businesses nationwide and a fifth location opening soon, this is an exciting period of growth for our brand.

We are seeking a dynamic, visible, and results-driven General Manager to manage our Cork location. In addition to taking full Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for the dealership, this is a hands-on commercial role. You will be actively present on the showroom floor, leading by example, engaging directly with customers, and driving sales alongside the team.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Hands-on Sales Leadership: Spend significant time on the showroom floor. Engage directly with customers, handle complex negotiations, and actively assist the sales team ("Zu Guides") in closing vehicle deals and finance packages.
  • Business Performance & P&L: Manage full financial accountability for the Cork site, driving revenue growth and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales and technical/service teams. Conduct daily sales huddles, provide active coaching, and drive a high-performance retail culture.
  • Customer Experience: Champion a transparent, customer-first retail environment, ensuring highest-tier satisfaction scores and swiftly resolving any escalations.
  • Operations & Compliance: Oversee daily site operations, inventory management, vehicle procurement/stock profile, health and safety standards, and company policy enforcement.
  • Strategic Growth: Implement local marketing and sales strategies aligned with the broader Joe Duffy Group vision to expand market share in Cork while contributing to our growing nationwide footprint.

 


Requirements & Qualifications

 

Experience: 3–5+ years of senior management experience, with a proven track record of exceptional personal sales performance within automotive retail (both sales and aftersales).

Leadership Style: A visible, hands-on manager who leads from the front line, rather than managing solely from a desk.

Financial Acumen: Proven track record of managing P&L, budgets, and commercial reporting.

Licence: Full, clean Irish/EU driving licence.

Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and closing skills.

 

 

What We Offer

 

  • Competitive executive salary package with attractive bonus opportunity.
  • Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
  • Benefits package
  • Long term career growth opportunities with Ireland's leading and largest retail motor group.
     

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