Head of Business (Automotive)
Based in West Sussex
Monday Matters Recruitment is representing a leading automotive group that is seeking an experienced and ambitious Head of Business to join their team in West Sussex. This is a confidential search for a senior leadership role responsible for driving overall business performance, strategic growth, and operational excellence across a franchise.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and oversee the performance of a dealership in the West Sussex region, including sales, aftersales, and service operations.
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Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
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Ensure all dealerships comply with manufacturer standards, brand policies, and operational guidelines.
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Drive a sales-oriented and profit-driven culture across the network, monitoring performance against KPIs and budgets.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with senior dealership management and franchise partners, providing leadership, guidance, and support.
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Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for expansion and improvement.
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Report directly to the Franchise Manager/ Group Operations Director, providing insights, recommendations, and updates on regional business performance.
Candidate Profile:
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Extensive experience in automotive dealership or franchise management, ideally in multi-site or volume brand operations.
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Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of achieving sales, profitability, and growth targets.
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Strategic thinker with excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Experienced in operational management, performance monitoring, and team development.
What’s On Offer:
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Competitive salary with performance-based incentives and bonus schemes.
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Career development opportunities within a growing automotive group.
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Access to company car schemes or vehicle discounts.
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Pension scheme and other financial benefits.
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Structured leadership training, mentoring, and coaching programmes.
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Dynamic and collaborative work culture across multiple dealerships and brands.
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Opportunity to influence business strategy and contribute to the growth of a leading volume brand franchise.
This is a confidential recruitment process; all applications will be handled discreetly via Beth Allen at Monday Matters Recruitment.