Head Of Business / General Manager
Basic Salary of £60,000pa plus OTE/BONUS/Company Benefits 
Location: NORTHAMPTON

We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Head of Business (or transferable role) to join our popular, high demand brand Dealership.

We are looking for experienced professionals in the Northampton area who understand the importance that integrity and trust play in the development of a winning team. Becoming the role model for the business your leadership will be as important as the results you deliver. Delighting our customers is what sets our business apart and an intimate understanding of the local area is fundamental to this role. Being prepared to lead from the front in a hands-on manner is one of our key requirements as well as financial and commercial acumen.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering the financial performance of the business and must be capable of applying strong financial controls within an agreed framework. As a Senior Manager, you will have responsibility for strategic direction and operation implementation. You will achieve success by effectively leading, guiding and directing your management team. You will efficiently manage the resources within the business to achieve targets, sales volumes, profit, satisfaction, and loyal customers and staff.

You should have a keen focus on achieving continuous improvement. You should understand the importance of running performance groups and organisational designs, development, how the departments are running your business and how you can show your organisational skills to staff.

The successful candidate will understand the importance of quality, vision, values and the business. You will ensure that procedures, processes and financial guidelines are adhered to and maintained.

·Ensuring maximum profitability and efficiency of the dealership in all areas.
·Continually monitor the financial situation, examining all accounts, daily and weekly operating controls
·Regularly liaising with Manufacturer to discuss franchise performance and objectives
·Take actions to sustain and enhance levels of customer satisfaction, service and retention through processes, facility enhancements and training/development of staff
·To ensure the business delights all of its customers
·Maintain effective control of expenses in line with budget objectives
·Lead and motivate the management team, taking steps to create a professional and customer focussed environment
·Completing evaluation performance reviews and developing short and long term goals with each department manager
·Ensure marketing campaigns, advertising and promotional activities are implemented

Experience as a Head of Business / General Manager / Dealership Principal or transferable role is required.

To apply, please call or send your cv to Mandy Grant – mandy.grant@autoskills-uk.com
Tel: 0333 222 5978 (mobile friendly) Mob: 07717 130052