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Head of Business Job in Newport

Newport
Newport
Management, Car Dealership
£80000 - £130000 per annum
142054
Head of Business required Newport
  • Basic salary up to £80,000 per annum with a £130k OTE. Over-achievement bonuses available. 
  • Company car, fuel card and many more benefit schemes available. 
  • Very rare role to lead a large prestige dealership.
Our client, a large prestige franchise-approved car dealership, is currently looking to recruit a Head of Business for their dealership in the Newport. 

Reporting to the Franchise Director, and working in a friendly and accommodating working environment, as a Head of Business, you will have overall accountability for 80+ staff members and financial performance for said dealership.

Your responsibilities will involve the following:
  • Lead, manage and motivate a team of automotive professionals, ensuring the dealership is adequately resourced.
  • Drive a high-performance culture, ensuring performance is rewarded and under-performance is managed.
  • Oversee the sales and after-sales divisions, ensuring performance meets or exceeds budget.
  • Set financial and growth objectives for each department, and plan accordingly to ensure profit and product targets are met.
  • Accurately finalise dealership reporting, in line with our client's group reporting frameworks.
  • Develop and roll out dealership marketing and publicity strategies to support objectives.
  • Support the dealerships to consistently achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure dealership activities are conducted in line with our clients, manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
Our client requires an experienced Head of Business/Dealer Principal/General Manager from a main dealership background to join and drive their business forward. In addition to your previous experience, our client is seeking an individual who displays strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate a large and diverse team, a professional and calm approach with strong stakeholder management skills to manage internal and external stakeholders, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to foresee potential barriers. A UK driving licence with minimal points is also essential. 

What's in it for you?  For your hard work as a Head of Business, our client is offering:
  • Basic salary up to £80,000 per annum with a £130k OTE. Over-achievement bonuses available. 
  • Company car & fuel card. CBS scheme available for your family as well. 
  • Access to manufacturer-accredited training/development.
  • 25 days annual leave plus the bank holidays.
  • Various additional company benefits, including life assurance, a contributory pension scheme, a health care cash plan, and an employee car purchase scheme, amongst others.
  • Fantastic long-term career prospects with an independent, award-winning family-owned car dealer group established across the Southwest and the Home Counties.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Head of Business job in the Newport area, please contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock at Perfect Placement Today.

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