Command Recruitment
Head of BusinessLeeds£70,000 – £85,000 Basic Salary | OTE £120,000 – £135,000Company 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
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Full ownership of dealership P&L performance and budget delivery.
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Lead and develop Departmental Managers across Sales, Finance, Reception, Handover and Display.
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Drive operational excellence across all areas of the business.
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Champion customer experience, online reputation and CSI performance.
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Ensure exceptional site presentation and stock management standards.
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Manage vehicle stock turn, ageing stock and trade disposals.
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Maintain FCA compliance and operational governance standards.
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Lead recruitment, succession planning and colleague development.
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Analyse business performance, implement improvements and drive accountability across all departments.
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Ensure a safe, compliant and highly engaged working environment.
About You
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Proven experience as a Head of Business, Dealer Principal, General Manager or similar senior automotive leadership role.
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Strong commercial acumen with full P&L management experience.
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Experience leading high-volume automotive retail operations.
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Track record of delivering profitability, customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
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Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills.
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Ability to lead through managers whilst maintaining a clear overview of the entire business.
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Customer-focused with a passion for continuous improvement.
What's on Offer
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£70,000 – £85,000 Basic Salary
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OTE £120,000 – £135,000
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Company Car
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Monday to Friday
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Genuine Head of Business role with significant autonomy and influence.
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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.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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