General Manager / Head of Business

This candidate is a highly accomplished automotive General Manager with more than 15 years’ senior leadership experience overseeing dealership operations, profitability and strategic growth across high-volume automotive retail environments. Their background combines strong commercial awareness with extensive expertise in operational turnaround, team development and long-term business performance improvement within major dealership groups.

Throughout their career they have held full dealership P&L accountability across sales, aftersales, accounts and administration departments while consistently improving profitability, customer satisfaction and operational standards. Their experience includes managing large multi-department teams, implementing structured KPI management and driving sustained revenue growth across both new and used vehicle operations.

A major strength is their proven ability to transform underperforming dealerships into profitable, high-performing businesses. They have successfully led cultural change projects, implemented process improvements and introduced strong leadership structures that improved accountability, staff engagement and operational efficiency across multiple dealership sites.

They are highly experienced within financial forecasting, budget planning, working capital management and strategic operational reviews while maintaining excellent manufacturer standards and customer satisfaction performance. Their commercially focused leadership style combines strong analytical decision-making with hands-on coaching, mentoring and performance management across all areas of the business.

Alongside operational leadership, they also bring extensive experience around used vehicle strategy, aftersales performance, F&I reviews and customer complaint resolution. Their ability to work closely with senior stakeholders, divisional leadership teams and manufacturer partners has consistently delivered strong long-term commercial results.

Professional, driven and highly respected within the automotive sector, they are now looking for a General Manager or Head of Business opportunity within a progressive dealership group where they can continue driving profitability, operational excellence and team performance.

Key Experience & Strengths

General Manager and Head of Business experience
Full dealership P&L accountability
Operational turnaround and business transformation
Revenue growth and strategic business development
Financial forecasting and budget planning
Team leadership and staff development
New and used vehicle sales operations
Aftersales and working capital management
Customer satisfaction and complaint resolution
Process optimisation and performance improvement
Cross-functional dealership leadership
Multiple Chairman’s Award winner
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

General Manager or Head of Business role within a professional automotive dealership group

Salary Expectations

£60,000 – £85,000 basic salary plus bonus

Availability

4 weeks’ notice

Location

Looking for roles within up to 60 minutes of Altrincham

This candidate would be a strong addition to any dealership group seeking an experienced automotive leader with exceptional operational knowledge, strong commercial awareness and a proven track record improving profitability, customer satisfaction and long-term dealership performance within the motor trade sector.

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