Dealer Principal

Lloyd Ltd; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with life assurance

Annual leave 29 days (+3 with service)

Job summary

Lloyd Ltd invites an accomplished Dealer Principal to steer its Lancashire branch in Leyland, driving growth and profitability while leading a high-performing team. You will shape strategy, oversee day-to-day operations, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

The role requires proven management experience, strong communication, and a hands-on leadership style. A competitive salary, performance bonus, and a company vehicle are among the rewards, with extensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally in agricultural or construction industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organised.
• Proven experience in developing and mentoring teams.
• IT literate and comfortable using internal systems.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the Lancashire branch.
• Drive profitability and turnover within each department.
• Lead and mentor the team to meet objectives.
• Monitor finances and improve efficiency against budgets and targets.
• Maintain stocking levels across all manufacturer ranges.
• Collaborate with senior management and department managers.
• Build strong relationships with customers, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Promote health and safety and positive working practices.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Internal systems

Job description

Senior Management Opportunity | Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus | Company Vehicle | Full-Time | Permanent

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dealer Principal to join Lloyd Ltd’s senior management team, based at our Lancashire branch in Leyland.

This is a fantastic, rare opportunity for an existing Dealer Principal or experienced manager who is looking for the next step in their career in a market-leading, family-run business.

We’re looking to recruit an enthusiastic, focused senior manager to lead our Lancashire branch forwards. Joining the team at a relatively early stage, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the branch’s continued growth and development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing the day-to-day running of our branch.
• Driving performance through maximising profitability and turnover within each department.
• Leading and mentoring the team to perform to the best of their abilities and meet company objectives.
• Monitoring finances and increasing efficiencies within the branch to meet and where possible exceed, agreed budgets and targets.
• Maintaining correct stocking levels across all manufacturer product ranges and monitoring business trends.
• Interacting and working in conjunction with the senior management team and departmental managers.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Promoting positive working practices, including health and safety.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a similar role, ideally within the agricultural or construction industry.
• Holds strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Is an effective leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Has proven management experience with the ability to support, motivate and develop others.
• Is IT literate and comfortable using internal systems.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

What we offer:

• Competitive basic salary (more information will be disclosed upon application if you meet the criteria for the role).
• A generous performance-related bonus scheme.
• A company vehicle for private and business use.
• Private medical insurance.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• 29 days’ annual leave, increasing up to 32 days with service.
• Company pension scheme (with life assurance cover).
• Staff discount across our products and services.
• Wellness and support services, including 24/7 GP access.

Relocation Allowance – Subject to finding a suitable candidate and meeting qualifying conditions, we will offer a relocation allowance towards the cost of moving to the Lancashire area.

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), plus Saturday mornings on a rota basis.

About Lloyd Ltd

Founded in 1964 as one tractor dealership in Carlisle, Lloyd Ltd is now one of Britain’s leading distributors of a wide range of agricultural, construction and groundcare machinery and equipment. With branches across the North of England and South of Scotland, we’re proud to represent world-leading brands such as Case IH, New Holland, Bobcat, Manitou, LiuGong, Honda, Kubota, and many more.

From tractors to telehandlers, ride-on mowers to excavators, Lloyd Ltd has considerable experience and expertise in helping its customers identify the right equipment for the task at hand and ensuring it continues to perform to its best.