Head of Business / General Manager
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Head of Business / General Manager Used Cars
Location: Waltham Cross
Salary: 70000 basic Bonus 106000 OTE Profit Share
Benefits: Fully electric company car Clear progression pathway Leading dealership group
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious General Manager / Head of Business to take charge of a high-performing used car dealership in the Waltham Cross area. Representing a business that caters to the full market offering every make model and brand this is a role for someone who thrives on challenge leads from the front and delivers results.
This is a flagship site for the group offering significant scope to make your mark influence performance and develop a thriving team in a fast-paced rewarding environment.
Whats on Offer:
- 70000 basic salary
- Up to 106000 OTE plus profit share
- Fully electric company car
- Fast-growing company with excellent opportunities for career development
- A diverse dynamic and supportive team environment
About the Role:
As Head of Business you will be responsible for the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the dealership. You will inspire and lead a large teamover 30 sales executivesensuring customer service excellence consistent profitability and operational efficiency.
Youll oversee all departments with a strong focus on used car sales performance and work closely with service and aftersales to maintain high standards across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead manage and develop the sales team setting clear objectives and providing consistent feedback
- Drive business performance across all key metrics particularly used car sales
- Oversee deal files handovers pipeline management and stock control
- Uphold compliance and ensure an exceptional customer experience throughout the dealership
- Collaborate with service and aftersales functions (including two on-site technicians)
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
What Were Looking For:
- Proven success in automotive sales ideally within a used car dealership or car supermarket
- Experience leading a large team and delivering outstanding commercial results
- Strong communication negotiation and organisational skills
- A hands-on leader with a clear customer-first mindset
- Commercially astute with a drive to exceed targets and grow the business
- Aftersales/service experience would be advantageous but not essential
Working Pattern:
- A mixture of weekdays and weekends based on a rota
- Typically 4 to 5 long days per week in line with the dealerships extended opening hours (until 9 pm)
- Weekend working is essential due to peak business activityone weekend off every 56 weeks (in addition to your usual 2 or 3 days off that week)
- Initial in-house training will include travel to other sites with accommodation and mileage covered by the company
Ideal for:
- A driven General Sales Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role
- Or an experienced Head of Business / Dealer Principal looking to take on a flagship site with strong support and real opportunity
To learn more or to apply contact Command Recruitment today.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
