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Head of Business

Command Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 2 hours
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The Head of Business position is available at a prestigious automotive retailer in Edinburgh, ideal for a first-time candidate in this role.
  • The successful candidate will lead a small team, focusing on customer service excellence and driving sales growth.
  • Key requirements include strong leadership skills, a passion for the automotive industry, and the ability to influence and coach team members.
  • The role offers a guaranteed salary of up to £70,000, with an on-target earnings potential of £90,000 to £100,000.
  • Candidates should possess relevant experience in the automotive sector, ideally with a background in leadership or management.

HEAD OF BUSINESS -Elite/High PRESTIGE - Edinburgh

  • Elite Brand/s
  • Solid Stable Employer

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 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.

This would make an ideal FIRST TIME Head of Business Role as it 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 leads a divisional site within a small but very prestigious automotive brand.
  • They have overall responsibility for the strategic agenda of the business, growing sales, 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 guaranteed salary of upto £70,000 Basic plus Bonus taking you to £90-100,000 OTE.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.