Head of Business / General Manager

Command Recruitment

  • Leeds
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Job DescriptionHead of Business / General Manager - Used CarsLocation: Leeds
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 basic + Bonus - £100k OTE + Profit Share
Benefits: Fully electric company car | Clear progression pathway | Leading dealership groupAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious General Manager / Head of Business to take charge of a high-performing used car dealership in Leeds. Representing a business that caters to the full market - offering every make, model, and brand - this is a role for someone who thrives on challenge, leads from the front, and delivers results.This is a flagship site for the group, offering significant scope to make your mark, influence performance, and develop a thriving team in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.What's on Offer:
  • £60,000-£65,000 basic salary
  • Up to £100,000 OTE, plus profit share
  • Fully electric company car
  • Fast-growing company with excellent opportunities for career development
  • A diverse, dynamic, and supportive team environment
About the Role:As Head of Business, you will be responsible for the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the dealership. You will inspire and lead a large team-over 30 sales executives-ensuring customer service excellence, consistent profitability, and operational efficiency.You'll oversee all departments, with a strong focus on used car sales performance, and work closely with service and aftersales to maintain high standards across the site.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, manage and develop the sales team, setting clear objectives and providing consistent feedback
  • Drive business performance across all key metrics, particularly used car sales
  • Oversee deal files, handovers, pipeline management, and stock control
  • Uphold compliance and ensure an exceptional customer experience throughout the dealership
  • Collaborate with service and aftersales functions (including two on-site technicians)
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
What We're Looking For:
  • Proven success in automotive sales, ideally within a used car dealership or car supermarket
  • Experience leading a large team and delivering outstanding commercial results
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
  • A hands-on leader with a clear customer-first mindset
  • Commercially astute with a drive to exceed targets and grow the business
  • Aftersales/service experience would be advantageous, but not essential
Working Pattern:
  • A mixture of weekdays and weekends, based on a rota
  • Typically 4 to 5 long days per week, in line with the dealership's extended opening hours (until 9 pm)
  • Weekend working is essential due to peak business activity-one weekend off every 5-6 weeks (in addition to your usual 2 or 3 days off that week)
  • Initial in-house training will include travel to other sites, with accommodation and mileage covered by the company
Ideal for:
  • A driven General Sales Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role
  • Or an experienced Head of Business / Dealer Principal looking to take on a flagship site with strong support and real opportunity
To learn more or to apply, contact Command Recruitment today.

Command Recruitment