Head of Business General Manager

Job Description

Head of Business / General Manager Used Cars

Location: Cannock Birmingham
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 Cannockarea. 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.