General Manager/Dealer Principal

Salary/Rate:£80,000 Basic / £100,000+ OTE
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Knutsford
County:Cheshire
Job ref:990
Post Date:February 11, 2026
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About the Role

Head of Business – Cheshire

Salary: £80,000 Basic / £100,000+ OTE
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
Client: Main Dealer
Location: Cheshire

What’s on offer:
£80,000 basic salary with £100,000+ OTE
Company car
Private healthcare
Annual pay reviews
Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Senior leadership opportunity within a main dealer group
Long-term career progression

Key Requirements:
Minimum two years’ demonstrable success as a Dealer Principal, Head of Business or General Manager
Senior sales management experience within the motor trade
At least ten years’ experience within the retail motor sector
Strong commercial and financial understanding
Proven ability to drive sales performance and profitability
Full UK driving licence

The Role:
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Head of Business to join a main dealer operation in Cheshire. The initial objective will be to drive the dealership back to strong profitability by increasing new and used vehicle sales performance, achieving brand targets and delivering against agreed budgets.

You will provide clear leadership to the dealership team, ensuring objectives and expectations are understood at all levels. The role requires close collaboration with senior group management, overseeing sales, aftersales and financial performance, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and compliance with FCA and Health & Safety regulations.

Working closely with the senior management team, you will ensure that franchise standards, KPIs and operating procedures are met, while identifying opportunities to improve performance, market penetration and overall profitability. This is a senior-level position requiring strong commercial awareness, decisive leadership and the ability to perform in a results-driven automotive retail environment.

How to Apply:
If you’re an experienced Dealer Principal or Head of Business looking for a senior leadership role within a main dealer in Cheshire, offering strong earnings and long-term progression, please apply today.

Contact C&B Recruitment – specialists in permanent automotive recruitment.

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