This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Role
General Manager
Manheim Auctions Colchester
Lead One of the UK's Most Significant Automotive Auction Operations
Are you an inspiring leader with the commercial acumen, operational expertise, and strategic mindset to drive performance in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment?
Manheim Auctions is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead our flagship Colchester Auction Centre, the largest physical auction operation in the South East. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile business, leading a team of more than 80 colleagues, shaping customer relationships, and driving operational and financial success.
About the Role
As General Manager, you will have full accountability for the performance, growth, and development of the Colchester operation. Reporting to the Senior Director, MAS, you'll provide visible leadership across the site, ensuring exceptional service delivery, commercial success, operational excellence, and a culture where people thrive.
You'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, taking responsibility for business performance while identifying opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and growth.
What You'll Be Doing
Driving Commercial Success
Leading a High-Performing Team
Delivering Operational Excellence
Owning Financial Performance
About You
We're looking for a proven business leader who combines commercial awareness with exceptional people leadership and operational expertise.
You'll bring:
Why Join Manheim?
This is more than a site leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of one of the most important auction operations within the UK business.
You'll join a market-leading organisation with a strong reputation, ambitious growth plans, and a culture that values collaboration, innovation, customer excellence, and developing outstanding talent.
Ready to Lead?
If you're an ambitious operational leader who thrives on challenge, enjoys delivering results through people, and wants to make a significant impact within a dynamic and evolving business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help drive the future of Manheim Auctions Colchester.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We work with a carefully selected and trusted group of recruitment partners.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.
Who we are
Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers’ core needs across vehicle
solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.
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