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Head of Business - Mercedes Benz

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Inchcape

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Leicester

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience with prestige brands, strong leadership skills, a passion for customer experience, commercial acumen, rapport-building abilities, and a full EU driving license.
  • You will drive revenue growth, ensure customer satisfaction, manage cash flow and assets, enforce compliance, and lead the team with accountability and performance reviews.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a similar role preferably working with a prestigious brand
  • Strong leadership capability, 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
  • Passion for the customer, and enjoy interacting with them one to one and ensuring an unforgettable experience
  • Curiosity, showing an interest in innovations in the external market and competitor landscape, having a passion for cars and learning more about the automotive industry
  • A Commercial mind-set, with an entrepreneurial spirit, owning and influencing your P&L, whilst understanding the constraints and requirements of a Plc Corporate environment
  • The ability to engage and build rapport with individuals at all levels, being able to influence others
  • A modern outlook, keeping up to date with modern technology, keeping abreast of changing consumer expectations
  • Possessing a full EU driving licence

Responsibilities

  • Developing a strategy to increase revenue and profit in all areas of the business in accordance with the growth plan
  • Ensuring all management and employees are committed to customer satisfaction and process excellence
  • Controlling the sites cash flow, stocks and assets to achieve a satisfactory return on investment
  • Formulating retailer policies in compliance with Legal and Brand Partner standards, establishing an efficient risk assessment/plan to pass internal/external audits first time every time
  • Leading your people through demonstrating key behaviours, holding those accountable to the company values, incorporating impactful and skilled monthly reviews, team briefs and performance management practices

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Head of Business - Mercedes Benz of Loughborough.

What are the key responsibilities of the Head of Business role?

The key responsibilities include developing strategies to increase revenue and profit, ensuring customer satisfaction, controlling cash flow, formulating retailer policies, and leading the team to achieve company values.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Required qualifications include proven experience in a similar role, strong leadership capability, a passion for customer interaction, an entrepreneurial spirit, and possession of a full EU driving license.

Is prior experience with a prestigious brand necessary?

Yes, proven experience in a similar role preferably working with a prestigious brand is necessary.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The position is full-time and permanent.

Are there any specific benefits offered with this role?

Yes, the role offers a competitive salary, bonus, car, and employee benefits.

Is a passion for cars essential to work here?

While a passion for cars is valued, it is not essential; sharing the mission to create outstanding customer experiences is more important.

What is the company culture like at Group 1 Automotive?

The company culture is focused on creating outstanding and trusted experiences for customers, partners, and employees, with a commitment to career development and support.

Who will the Head of Business report to?

The Head of Business will report to the Market Area Director.

What is the size and nature of Group 1 Automotive?

Group 1 Automotive is the largest partner in the UK for several major automotive brands, with over 7000 colleagues across 113 dealerships representing 21 brands.

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Inchcape is the world's leading independent automotive distribution partner. We work with more than 40 of the world's most loved automotive brands to power better mobility, today and in the future. Our 14,500 team members work across 40 country markets in Asia, Australasia and the Pacific; Central and South America; Africa; Europe and the UK.