Senior Head of Business / General Manager

Senior Head of Business / General Manager - Used Cars

Location: Cannock, Birmingham
Salary: Up to £80,000 basic + Bonus - £116,000 OTE + Profit Share
Benefits: Fully electric company car | Clear progression pathway | Leading dealership group

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and highly driven Head of Business / General Manager to lead a flagship used car dealership in the Cannock area.

Representing a business that caters to the full market - offering every make, model, and brand - this is a senior leadership position for an experienced automotive professional who thrives on challenge, drives performance, and inspires excellence at every level.

This site plays a pivotal role within the group and offers genuine scope to influence strategy, shape culture, and deliver outstanding commercial success.

What's on Offer:

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Up to £80,000 basic salary
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£116,000 OTE, plus profit share
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Fully electric company car
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Fast-growing group with excellent opportunities for senior career advancement
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A dynamic, high-performing, and supportive team culture

About the Role:

As Head of Business, you will have full P&L responsibility and overall accountability for the dealership's strategic direction, performance, and profitability.

You will lead a large, established team-over 30 sales professionals-ensuring delivery of exceptional results in used car retailing, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

You'll also work closely with service and aftersales to maintain standards across all departments, ensuring a cohesive, customer-focused operation.

Key Responsibilities:

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Provide strong, decisive leadership across all areas of the dealership
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Drive commercial performance across used car sales, profitability, and customer retention
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Oversee all operational functions including stock management, deal files, compliance, and financial reporting
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Champion an exceptional customer experience and uphold brand standards
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Collaborate with the senior leadership team to implement group strategy and best practice
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Foster a culture of accountability, development, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For:

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Proven track record as a Head of Business, General Manager, or Dealer Principal within the automotive sector
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Extensive experience leading large, multi-departmental teams
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Demonstrated success in driving profitability and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction
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Strong commercial acumen with an analytical approach to performance management
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Inspirational leadership style - able to engage, motivate, and develop teams
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A proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for achieving excellence

Working Pattern:

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The dealership operates extended opening hours, typically until 9:00 pm, to meet customer demand.
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The role will involve a mixture of weekdays and weekends on a rota basis, usually 4 to 5 long days per week.
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Weekend working remains essential due to peak trading periods, with one weekend off every 5-6 weeks (plus your normal rest days that week).
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Flexibility may be offered for the right candidate, recognising the senior nature of this position and the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance.
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Initial in-house training may involve travel to other sites (accommodation and mileage fully covered).

To learn more or to apply, contact Command Recruitment today.