Regional Head of Business

Job Description

Regional Head of Business / General Manager Used Cars

Salary:basicOTE
Benefits: Fully electric company car free charging
Location: North and North West England (Yorkshire Lancashire)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Regional Head of Business / General Manager to oversee multiple used car dealerships within a rapidly expanding automotive group.

Initially responsible for 34 high-volume sites across Yorkshire and Lancashire you will play a pivotal role in leading developing and inspiring large teams while driving commercial performance. With significant growth plans in place this role offers genuine scope for progression and increased responsibility.

This is a business that caters to the full market offering a wide range of vehicles across all makes and modelsgiving you the platform to maximise sales opportunities and deliver outstanding results.

The Role

• Lead motivate and develop a large high-performing team of circa 300 staff across multiple sites
• Drive performance by setting clear ambitious objectives and ensuring accountability across each dealership
• Work closely with site General Managers to maximise profitability and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance and deliver an exceptional customer-focused experience across all locations
• Report on performance to the Regional Sales Director and Board of Directors
• Implement innovative strategies to enhance sales engagement and overall business performance
• Oversee aftersales operations in collaboration with the Operations Director

The Candidate

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced volume-driven automotive environment
• Possess strong experience within used cars ideally from a supermarket or high-volume background
• Be a natural leader with the ability to inspire influence and develop large teams
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset
• Be highly customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellence
• Have excellent communication negotiation and organisational skills
• Be IT literate and comfortable working with data and reporting tools
• Be self-motivated resilient and driven to exceed targets

Working Pattern & Additional Information

• Flexible working pattern across weekdays and weekends (rota-based)
• Long trading hours (sites open until 9pm) reflected in the earning potential
• Initial onboarding will include travel across the wider business to fully immerse yourself in company culture and processes (all expenses covered)

Why Apply

• Join a growing ambitious automotive group
• Significant career progression opportunities
• High earning potential
• Work with a diverse product range and strong support network

For more information or to apply please contact Command Recruitment.