Head of Business

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    Location
    Midlothian
    Date

    Command Recruitment

    HEAD OF BUSINESS / GENERAL MANAGER – PRESTIGE, Edinburgh

    • Market Leading Salary
    • Elite Brand
    • Solid Stable Employer

    Our client, a leading automotive retailer is representing an outstanding brand in a prime dealer location in the Edinburgh area. They are looking to recruit a proven Head of Business / General Manager to lead and motivate a team of like-minded motor trade professionals working for the most sought-after brands in the world.

    The Candidate

    You must have an incredible passion for people and the drive to create a memorable customer service experience for every customer. Inspiring your team to improve results month on month through a hands-on approach is critical for this position.

    The Role

    • The Head of Business / General Manager leads a divisional site within a prestigious automotive brand.
    • They have overall responsibility for the strategic agenda of the business, growing sales, and leading, developing and empowering colleagues to deliver excellent customer service.
    • They will be a brand ambassador and partner with the local community to gain a competitive advantage and increase market share.

    Role Requirements

    • Strong leaders, able to communicate a vision and gain buy-in and commitment from the team, strong at developing and coaching others and creating an empowering culture.
    • Passionate about the customer and enjoy interacting with them one to one and ensuring an unforgettable customer experience.
    • Curious, interested in innovations in the external market and the competitor landscape, passionate about cars and learning about the automotive industry.
    • Commercial, with an entrepreneurial spirit, owning and influencing their P&L, whilst understanding the constraints and requirements of a Plc corporate environment.
    • Engaging, good at building rapport with individuals at all levels, able to influence others, with strong people skills. Driven, determined to succeed and competitive, with a strong work ethic.
    • Modern in their outlook, technology and social media savvy, abreast of changing consumer expectations and IT literate.
    • Drivers, with a full EU Driving Licence

    Salary & Benefits

    As a Head of Business, you will receive a guaranteed salary of C£70,000,
    plus an excellent bonus (subject to achieving set KPI’s) OTE of circa £120-£140,000

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