Head of Business

Group1 Farnborough is looking for a Head Of Business.  

Your role 

You will be welcomed into a friendly team and have the opportunity to work with an exciting product.  A large part of the Head of Business position involves:

• Drive the performance of each department in order to ensure that excellent customer service is provided and all financial targets are achieved.
• To create with each Department Manager co-ordinated, detailed annual plans, in line with defined long term goals, for each section of the business covering all targets for profitability, productivity, resource control and development.
• To establish and develop the retail centre organisation and control systems to ensure the efficient operation of each department, consistent with its present and future objectives.
• To monitor continuously all adverse trends and potential problems, and take corrective action in a timely manner.
• To monitor all competitive threats and opportunities to the business to ensure the long-term profitability of the Company and protection of the franchise.
• To direct the activities of each department manager to ensure they and their staff are continually contributing to the objectives of the business.

The successful candidate for our Head of Business position will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role;
• Proven customer service and communication skills;
• Show the ability to work to deadlines and targets;
• Show the ability to work well in a team.

Your profile

We expect you to demonstrate some skills that will prove very beneficial in the position, including:

• Customer awareness.
• Previous experience at a similar level
• Track record of success
• Brand affinity
• Negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Full driving licence

Rewards

The Group 1 Automotive network is a well-established and growing automotive group in the UK, with offices also in America.  All dealerships in the Group 1 Automotive network offer fantastic career opportunities, state-of-the-art resources, training and competitive earnings packages.