Head of Business

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HEAD OF BUSINESS / GENERAL MANAGER - PRESTIGE, EDINBURGH

• Market Leading Salary
• Elite Brand
• Solid Stable Employer
  Our client, a leading automotive retailer is representing an outstanding brand 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.

THE ROLE

• The Head of Business / General Manager leads a divisional site within a 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.
• Drivers, with a full EU Driving Licence