Head of Business

Head of BusinessLeeds£70,000 - £85,000 Basic Salary | OTE £120,000 - £135,000Company Car | Monday to FridayCommand 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.