Senior Head of Business General Manager

Job Description

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 teamover 30 sales professionalsensuring 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 56 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.