Head of Business

Head of Business

Leeds

70,000 - 85,000 Basic Salary OTE 120,000 - 135,000

Company Car Monday to Friday

Command Recruitment are proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading automotive retail groups to recruit a Head of Business for a flagship high-volume dealership operation in Leeds.

This is a genuine senior leadership opportunity with full P&L accountability, overseeing all aspects of dealership performance including commercial results, customer experience, operational excellence, compliance and people leadership.

Operating within a large, fast-paced used car supermarket environment, you'll be responsible for driving profitability, maintaining exceptional standards and leading a sizeable management team to deliver outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of dealership P&L performance and budget delivery.

• Lead and develop Departmental Managers across Sales, Finance, Reception, Handover and Display.

• Drive operational excellence across all areas of the business.

• Champion customer experience, online reputation and CSI performance.

• Ensure exceptional site presentation and stock management standards.

• Manage vehicle stock turn, ageing stock and trade disposals.

• Maintain FCA compliance and operational governance standards.

• Lead recruitment, succession planning and colleague development.

• Analyse business performance, implement improvements and drive accountability across all departments.

• Ensure a safe, compliant and highly engaged working environment.

About You

• Proven experience as a Head of Business, Dealer Principal, General Manager or similar senior automotive leadership role.

• Strong commercial acumen with full P&L management experience.

• Experience leading high-volume automotive retail operations.

• Track record of delivering profitability, customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

• Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills.

• Ability to lead through managers whilst maintaining a clear overview of the entire business.

• Customer-focused with a passion for continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

• 70,000 - 85,000 Basic Salary

• OTE 120,000 - 135,000

• Company Car

• Monday to Friday

• Genuine Head of Business role with significant autonomy and influence.

• Opportunity to join a major automotive retail group operating at scale.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced automotive leader looking to take ownership of a high-volume dealership and play a key role in the continued success of a growing automotive retail group.