Head of Business in London

Head of Business in London

London Full-Time 100000 - 120000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Solution Automotive Limited

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 opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a supportive recruitment team dedicated to your success.
  • Why this job: Make a significant impact while leading a flagship dealership and inspiring teams.
  • 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:

  • Take full accountability for the performance of a large automotive retail operation, leading experienced departmental management teams across sales, aftersales, finance and administration.
  • Deliver commercial growth and sustained profitability.
  • Lead, develop and inspire high-performing teams.
  • Drive exceptional customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Manage all aspects of dealership operations and performance.
  • Ensure compliance, governance and operational excellence.
  • Build a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and execute strategic business plans to achieve ambitious growth objectives.

About You:

  • Proven automotive retail leader with experience managing large-scale, multi-franchise operations.
  • 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.

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The Solution Automotive Limited

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The Solution Automotive Limited Recruitment Team

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Leadership Skills
Commercial Acumen
Strategic Thinking
Team Development
Customer Satisfaction Management
Operational Excellence
Financial Management