At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a large team across multiple used car dealerships.
- Company: Join a rapidly expanding automotive group with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, fully electric company car, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Immerse yourself in company culture with comprehensive onboarding and support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with significant career progression.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in the automotive industry and strong leadership skills.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Regional Head of Business / General Manager to oversee multiple used car dealerships within a rapidly expanding automotive group. Initially responsible for 3–4 high-volume sites across Yorkshire and Lancashire, you will play a pivotal role in leading, developing, and inspiring large teams while driving commercial performance. With significant growth plans in place, this role offers genuine scope for progression and increased responsibility. This is a business that caters to the full market, offering a wide range of vehicles across all makes and models—giving you the platform to maximise sales opportunities and deliver outstanding results.
The Role
- Lead, motivate, and develop a large, high-performing team of circa 300 staff across multiple sites.
- Drive performance by setting clear, ambitious objectives and ensuring accountability across each dealership.
- Work closely with site General Managers to maximise profitability and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance and deliver an exceptional, customer-focused experience across all locations.
- Report on performance to the Regional Sales Director and Board of Directors.
- Implement innovative strategies to enhance sales, engagement, and overall business performance.
- Oversee aftersales operations in collaboration with the Operations Director.
The Candidate
- Have a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, volume-driven automotive environment.
- Possess strong experience within used cars, ideally from a supermarket or high-volume background.
- Be a natural leader with the ability to inspire, influence, and develop large teams.
- Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset.
- Be highly customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellence.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
- Be IT literate and comfortable working with data and reporting tools.
- Be self-motivated, resilient, and driven to exceed targets.
Working Pattern & Additional Information
- Flexible working pattern across weekdays and weekends (rota-based).
- Long trading hours (sites open until 9pm), reflected in the earning potential.
- Initial onboarding will include travel across the wider business to fully immerse yourself in company culture and processes (all expenses covered).
Why Apply?
- Join a growing, ambitious automotive group.
- Significant career progression opportunities.
- High earning potential.
- Work with a diverse product range and strong support network.
For more information or to apply, please contact Command Recruitment.
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