Head of Business in Manchester

We are the Invicta Group! Welcome to The Invicta Group – where heritage meets horsepower. With over 100 years of automotive excellence, we’re not just selling cars – we’re creating unforgettable guest experiences. The Invicta Group operates across multiple locations with brands including Mazda, MG, Subaru, Omoda/Jaecoo and Chery! We are really excited to welcome Chery to Warrington and are now recruiting for a Head of Business to run this operation.

Becoming a Head of Business for Invicta Warrington is the perfect role for people who enjoy interacting with others using their own solution driven flair to ultimately deliver their unique world class experience within the diverse dealership operation! We are a progressive and innovative group who strives to deliver excellence to our associates. Our Heads of Businesses have access to a fantastic bonus structure to earn industry leading rewards.

Looking after Our Associates…all the other perks!

• Up to £90K OTE with a competitive bonus scheme
• Associate Assistance Programme (inc. mental health and bereavement counselling, digital GP service, annual health check assessment, nutrition consultations, second medical opinion, helpline) which you can share with your partner and children (subject to conditions)
• Cycle to work scheme - the company operates this scheme to support our associate’s health and wellbeing and our focus on the environment.
• 23 days annual leave – for all associates plus the 8 bank holidays.
• Long Term Service awards and Annual Associate Recognition awards – these awards are for our fantastic associates as a recognition initiative.
• Associate discounts for MOTs, parts, service, and sales - associates have access to some amazing discounts…not forgetting our associate family discount too.
• Gym, health, and wellbeing discounts
• Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with SOGO Mobility
• Life insurance benefit – is provided to every associate after 3 months service.
• Annual associate engagement survey
• Company Car

The role as a Head of Business is a critical leadership position within the Group. You will be required to generate impressive results by increasing sales and revenue across the whole dealership. Key challenges will be to lead, coach and develop a team of colleagues to achieve the strategic objectives of the dealership and exceed the planned profitability of the site. Be responsible for the growth and development of all departments and be challenged to exceed financial targets and the highest guest satisfaction levels.

You are an ambitious and confident individual who achieves impressive results by increasing sales and revenue across the whole dealership with your own unique style! Key challenges will be to lead, coach and develop a team of associates to achieve the strategic objectives of the dealership and exceed the planned profitability of the site. You will have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role. You are confident on the computer, with a high level of ability to deliver on processes and compliance requirements, with exceptional organisational skills. You have a ‘Full Clean UK Driving Licence’.

What does a normal day look like? A normal day is always different from both yesterday and tomorrow! It is a role of variety, autonomy, and diversity.

Key responsibilities:

• Effective recruitment, leadership, management and development of all associates, paying particular regard to skill level and training requirements. Developing short and long-term goals for departmental managers.
• Maintain an enthusiastic attitude to promote morale and motivate associates to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction.
• Promote the company’s values and four pillars actively in the business.
• Prepare annual budgets in conjunction with the Financial Controller to be approved by Group Senior Management team.
• Regularly communicate with department managers to review progress against budget, current business opportunities, advertising and promotional activity, guest complaint levels, CSI performance and policy issues.
• Review monthly management accounts, including balance sheets and expense items with the Financial Controller to understand, monitor, control and reduce costs by actively exploring cost saving initiatives.
• Continuously review with departmental managers the current debtor position, taking action to minimise business risk and certify control of working capital, including keeping within agreed stock levels and stock turn.
• Ensure adequate information is available on a daily basis in order to monitor department activity and report sales and other key indicators to Group Senior Management on a weekly basis.
• Maintain good working relationships with manufacturer’s representatives and provide required information as necessary, ensuring the professional and effective management of the franchise and manufacturer association. Ensure all manufactures targets (CSI & registration targets etc.) are actively negotiated, managed and communicated to the team.
• Ensure premises are maintained to a professional standard, safeguarding excellence in both dealership and associate presentation and exceeding both Company and Manufactures standards.
• Be a champion of Group policy, process and ensure they are explained, understood and implemented by all colleagues. To specifically ensure all Health and Safety, trading standard, environmental and employment legislation & policies are adhered to.
• Adopt ultimate responsibility for all associate issues, organising recruitment, induction, training, and disciplinary matters consistent with HR policy and procedures.

A successful Head of Business will always deliver a world class service, with professionalism and integrity.

Invicta Motors and Cambria Automobiles are an equal opportunities employer. Your data will be held in line with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018.