Senior Head of Business General Manager

Senior Head of Business / General Manager - Used Cars

Location: Cannock Birmingham
Salary: Up to 80000 basic Bonus - 116000 OTE Profit Share
Benefits: Fully electric company car Clear progression pathway Leading dealership group

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and highly driven Head of Business / General Manager to lead a flagship used car dealership in the Cannock area.

Representing a business that caters to the full market - offering every make model and brand - this is a senior leadership position for an experienced automotive professional who thrives on challenge drives performance and inspires excellence at every level.

This site plays a pivotal role within the group and offers genuine scope to influence strategy shape culture and deliver outstanding commercial success.

Whats on Offer:

• Up to 80000 basic salary

• 116000 OTE plus profit share

• Fully electric company car

• Fast-growing group with excellent opportunities for senior career advancement

• A dynamic high-performing and supportive team culture

About the Role:

As Head of Business you will have full P&L responsibility and overall accountability for the dealerships strategic direction performance and profitability.

You will lead a large established team-over 30 sales professionals-ensuring delivery of exceptional results in used car retailing operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Youll also work closely with service and aftersales to maintain standards across all departments ensuring a cohesive customer-focused operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong decisive leadership across all areas of the dealership

• Drive commercial performance across used car sales profitability and customer retention

• Oversee all operational functions including stock management deal files compliance and financial reporting

• Champion an exceptional customer experience and uphold brand standards

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to implement group strategy and best practice

• Foster a culture of accountability development and continuous improvement

What Were Looking For:

• Proven track record as a Head of Business General Manager or Dealer Principal within the automotive sector

• Extensive experience leading large multi-departmental teams

• Demonstrated success in driving profitability and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction

• Strong commercial acumen with an analytical approach to performance management

• Inspirational leadership style - able to engage motivate and develop teams

• A proactive strategic thinker with a passion for achieving excellence

Working Pattern:

• The dealership operates extended opening hours typically until 9:00 pm to meet customer demand.

• The role will involve a mixture of weekdays and weekends on a rota basis usually 4 to 5 long days per week.

• Weekend working remains essential due to peak trading periods with one weekend off every 5-6 weeks (plus your normal rest days that week).

• Flexibility may be offered for the right candidate recognising the senior nature of this position and the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance.

• Initial in-house training may involve travel to other sites (accommodation and mileage fully covered).

To learn more or to apply contact Command Recruitment today.