General Manager - Ecuador

General Manager

Location: Quito, Ecuador

Job Details: Hybrid – Permanent

Position based in Ecuador. Eligible for the benefits defined in the international mobility policy (Employee Initiated).

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that’s transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.

Join Inchcape Ecuador, part of Inchcape’s global network.

You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.

Our Leadership department is seeking a General Manager to join our team in Ecuador. In this position you will lead the overall performance of the operation, ensuring alignment with company values. Also will be responsable for setting strategic direction and ensuring business growth while meeting financial and operational goals. Collaborate closely with OEM partners and Foster relationships with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a track record of successful management positions and proven experience in scaling a business or leading a market.

What you’ll do

• Establish business plans, strategies and policies that allow directing and measuring the performance, profitability, growth and market share.
• Lead and oversee the execution of the market strategy for Ecuador alignment with Inchcape’s strategy, making decisions that drive business grwoth.
• Drive customer experience initiatives in the Ecuador market to continuously improve the Reputation score and overall business performance.
• Lead employee experience initiatives in the market to strengthen workplace culture and improve Be Heard survey results.
• Evaluate new growth and investment opportunities in the local market to strengthen the brand and product portfolio.
• Oversee the management of the relationships and negotiations with the OEM and considerate new OEM opportunities and the continuation of existing relationships.
• Identify and explore potential opportunities for the organization, nurture and develop new business revenue and profit streams.
• Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Summarizes financial performance data and explains implications for the organization.
• Ensure that business activities within a significant area comply with relevant external or internal regulatory to minimize business risk and protect the reputation of the company.
• Motivate people to commit to the organization’s strategy and values, clarify the actions needed to implement it within the area of responsibility.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Master’s degree in business or related field.
• 10+ years work experience in leading a business unit,  ideally with full P&L responsibility and commercial / business development focus.
• A demonstrable track record of achievement in developing collaborative OEM relationships and delivering commercial performance.
• Experience influencing cross-organizational priorities at the leadership level.
• General manager/owner mentality and an entrepreneurial drive.

Start your journey

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit we’re looking for. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities we operate in. Click here to learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 38 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Find out more visit www.inchcape.com

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.