At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic dealership, driving performance and profitability while inspiring high-performing teams.
- Company: Join a growing dealer group in Eastbourne with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn a competitive salary with uncapped earnings, bonuses, and a company car.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry and develop your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in automotive leadership and strong commercial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Salary: £50,000 Basic Salary OTE: £80,000+ Uncapped
Hours: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Head of Business to lead our dealership in Eastbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced automotive leader to take full responsibility for the overall performance of the business, driving profitability, customer satisfaction, and team development.
The successful candidate will inspire high-performing teams, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and ensure the dealership achieves and exceeds manufacturer and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall strategic and operational performance of the dealership.
- Drive profitability across all departments, including Sales, Aftersales, Parts, and Finance.
- Develop and implement business plans to achieve growth and maximise performance.
- Recruit, coach, and develop departmental managers and their teams.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take proactive action to achieve targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturer partners and key stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards, company policies, and industry regulations.
- Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction and promote a customer-first culture.
- Manage budgets, costs, and financial performance to maximise profitability.
- Foster a positive, high-performance working environment focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head of Business, General Manager, Dealer Principal, or Senior Automotive Manager.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profitable growth.
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
- Experience managing multiple departments within a franchised dealership.
- Excellent financial and operational management abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A results-driven mindset with the ability to motivate teams to exceed targets.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
- £50,000 basic salary.
- £80,000+ uncapped on-target earnings.
- Performance-related bonus structure.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Company pension.
- Ongoing leadership and manufacturer training.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing dealer group.
- A dynamic and supportive working environment.
If you have a proven history of leading successful automotive dealerships and are looking for your next leadership challenge in Eastbourne, we would love to hear from you.
Head of Business in Eastbourne employer: Pembrook Resourcing
Pembrook Resourcing is an outstanding employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters growth and success in the automotive sales sector. Located in Oxford, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional development and rewards high performance with uncapped earning potential. Join us to be part of a team that values exceptional customer service and long-term relationships, making every day at work both meaningful and rewarding.
