Head Of Business

Command Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Edinburgh seeks a Head of Business to lead a small dealership with significant growth potential. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader passionate about customer service and team development, with a keen interest in the automotive industry. A competitive salary up to £60,000 plus bonuses is offered, bringing potential earnings to £70-80,000+ OTE.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop and empower teams.
• Passionate about creating a memorable customer experience.
• Commercial mindset and understanding of PLC environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a divisional site and drive sales growth.
• Develop colleagues to deliver excellent customer service.
• Act as a brand ambassador and engage with the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching and development

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Technology savvy

Job description

HEAD OF BUSINESS - for both Elite & High PRESTIGE - Edinburgh

Two Brands. Solid Stable Employer. An additional used car site. Our client, a leading automotive retailer, is representing an outstanding brand/s in a prime dealer location in the Edinburgh area. They are looking to recruit a proven Head of Business / General Manager to lead and motivate a team of like-minded motor trade professionals working for the most sought-after brands in the world. You will be the HOB of two new and used brands and a user car site, where you can sell all makes and models, so lots of areas to earn money.

This would make an ideal FIRST TIME Head of Business Role, as it is a small dealership with lots of growth.

The Candidate

You must have an incredible passion for people and the drive to create a memorable customer service experience for every customer. Inspiring your small but dedicated team to improve results month on month through a hands‑on approach is critical for this position.

The Role

The Head of Business / General Manager leads a divisional site within a small but very prestigious automotive brand. They have overall responsibility for the strategic agenda of the business, driving sales growth, and leading, developing, and empowering colleagues to deliver excellent customer service. They will be a brand ambassador and partner with the local community to gain a competitive advantage and increase market share.

Role Requirements

• Strong leaders, able to communicate a vision and gain buy‑in and commitment from the team, strong at developing and coaching others and creating an empowering culture.
• Passionate about the customer and enjoy interacting with them one‑to‑one and ensuring an unforgettable customer experience.
• Curious, interested in innovations in the external market and the competitor landscape, passionate about cars and learning about the automotive industry.
• Commercial, with an entrepreneurial spirit, owning and influencing their P&L, whilst understanding the constraints and requirements of a PLC corporate environment.
• Engaging, good at building rapport with individuals at all levels, able to influence others, with strong people skills. Driven, determined to succeed and competitive, with a strong work ethic.
• Modern in their outlook, technology and social media savvy, abreast of changing consumer expectations, and IT literate.

Salary & Benefits

As a Head of Business, you will receive a salary of up to £60,000 Basic plus Bonus, taking you to £70-80,000+ OTE