Head of Business

Pybus Recruitment; Southgate; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used vehicles

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support

24/7 access to healthcare professionals

Paid volunteering day

Company share purchase plan

Referral bonus

Ongoing training and development

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Job summary

Pybus Recruitment is recruiting for a Head of Business for Volkswagen New Southgate. This role involves leading a successful dealership to deliver excellent customer experiences and drive business performance.

Candidates should have proven leadership experience in the automotive sector, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills. The position offers benefits such as 33 days annual leave, exclusive retail discounts, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar leadership role within the automotive sector.
• Demonstrable track record of success.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance across all departments to ensure excellent customer service.
• Create detailed annual plans aligned with long-term business goals.
• Establish effective organizational structures and control systems.
• Monitor trends and identify potential risks.
• Lead and develop Department Managers and their teams.

Skills

Strong customer focus

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Pybus Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading automotive retailer for a Head of Business opportunity based at Volkswagen New Southgate.

Working with a globally recognised brand, you’ll have the drive and leadership to deliver outstanding, trusted experiences for customers while maximising business performance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a successful dealership, develop high-performing teams, and further your career within a dynamic automotive environment.

What's on offer

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Exclusive retail discounts to help you save every day
• Discounts on new and used vehicles, plus servicing offers
• Company pension scheme to help plan for your future
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
• Wellbeing support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals
• Paid volunteering day to support your community
• Company share purchase plan
• Referral bonus for recommending new employees
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• Flexible working options available

What you'll be doing

• Driving performance across all departments to ensure excellent customer service and achievement of financial targets
• Working with Department Managers to create coordinated, detailed annual plans aligned with long-term business goals
• Establishing effective organisational structures and control systems to ensure efficient operations
• Monitoring trends and identifying potential risks, taking timely corrective action
• Responding to competitive market activity to protect and grow the business
• Leading and developing Department Managers and their teams to achieve business objectives

What we're looking for

Proven experience in a similar leadership role within the automotive sector

• Strong customer focus and commercial awareness
• Demonstrable track record of success
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and perform under pressure
• Full UK driving licence

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and developing their career.