Leeds
£70,000 - £85,000 Basic Salary | OTE £120,000 - £135,000
Company Car | Monday to Friday
Command Recruitment are proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading automotive retail groups to recruit a Head of Business for a flagship high-volume dealership operation in Leeds.
This is a genuine senior leadership opportunity with full P&L accountability, overseeing all aspects of dealership performance including commercial results, customer experience, operational excellence, compliance and people leadership.
Operating within a large, fast-paced used car supermarket environment, you'll be responsible for driving profitability, maintaining exceptional standards and leading a sizeable management team to deliver outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities
Full ownership of dealership P&L performance and budget delivery.
Lead and develop Departmental Managers across Sales, Finance, Reception, Handover and Display.
Drive operational excellence across all areas of the business.
Champion customer experience, online reputation and CSI performance.
Ensure exceptional site presentation and stock management standards.
Manage vehicle stock turn, ageing stock and trade disposals.
Maintain FCA compliance and operational governance standards.
Lead recruitment, succession planning and colleague development.
Analyse business performance, implement improvements and drive accountability across all departments.
Ensure a safe, compliant and highly engaged working environment.
About You
Proven experience as a Head of Business, Dealer Principal, General Manager or similar senior automotive leadership role.
Strong commercial acumen with full P&L management experience.
Experience leading high-volume automotive retail operations.
Track record of delivering profitability, customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills.
Ability to lead through managers whilst maintaining a clear overview of the entire business.
Customer-focused with a passion for continuous improvement.
What's on Offer
£70,000 - £85,000 Basic Salary
OTE £120,000 - £135,000
Company Car
Monday to Friday
Genuine Head of Business role with significant autonomy and influence.
Opportunity to join a major automotive retail group operating at scale.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced automotive leader looking to take ownership of a high-volume dealership and play a key role in the continued success of a growing automotive retail group
Salary description
£120000.00 - £135000.00 per year