At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing automotive retail operation and drive commercial growth.
- Company: Dynamic automotive retail business in Buckinghamshire with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, executive benefits, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive recruitment team dedicated to your success.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact and shape the future of a flagship dealership.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in automotive retail leadership and managing large teams.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 120000 £ per year.
We are seeking an outstanding and commercially driven Head of Business to lead a high-performing, multi-franchise automotive retail operation in Buckinghamshire. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious senior leader to take responsibility for a successful dealership operation, with a clear pathway to leading a significantly larger flagship site as part of a major future development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of growth, profitability and customer excellence.
The Role: As Head of Business, you will take full accountability for the performance of a large automotive retail operation, leading experienced departmental management teams across sales, aftersales, finance and administration. You will be responsible for:
- Delivering commercial growth and sustained profitability.
- Leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teams.
- Driving exceptional customer satisfaction and retention.
- Managing all aspects of dealership operations and performance.
- Ensuring compliance, governance and operational excellence.
- Building a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
- Developing and executing strategic business plans to achieve ambitious growth objectives.
About You: We are looking for a proven automotive retail leader with experience managing large-scale, multi-franchise operations. The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Head of Business is essential (ideally 2 year minimum).
- A strong track record of delivering exceptional financial and operational results.
- Experience leading sizeable teams within complex dealership environments.
- Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking abilities.
- The ability to drive performance while maintaining an exceptional customer experience.
What’s On Offer? Basic salary of £100,000 - £120,000. On-target earnings of £140,000 - £160,000. Executive benefits package. Opportunity to lead a major flagship automotive retail operation. A genuine platform for long-term career growth and progression. The chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic and ambitious business.
If you are an accomplished automotive leader with a passion for driving performance and leading successful teams, we would love to hear from you. Apply in confidence for a confidential discussion.
Head of Business employer: The Solution Auto
Join a well-established family-owned franchised dealership in Guildford, where your skills as a Motor Vehicle Technician will be valued and rewarded. With competitive salaries ranging from £33,600 to £50,000 and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, you will have the opportunity to excel in a busy workshop environment while maintaining high standards of customer service. Enjoy a balanced work-life with Monday to Friday hours and the chance to build long-lasting relationships within a team that truly cares about its employees.
