Head Of Business

Fantastic opportunity for a talented Head of Business to lead the team at our exciting newly acquired Retail Centre at Lloyd North Tyneside BMW & MINI (Silverlink).

We are looking for an experienced Head of Business, preferably from BMW retail network (or equivalent automotive retail business), to lead a team of circa 70 people and develop the business to the next level, at our newly acquired site on Silverlink, North Tyneside.

Location: Newcastle NE28 9ND

Salary: £120,000 + Per Annum (Uncapped)

Benefits: Company Car, Pension plus Life Cover, Private Health Insurance (family cover), Relocation Package

Head of Business Key Role & Responsibilities:

• To prioritise customer experience and ensure that a premium experience is consistently delivered, through all business operations.
• To lead the whole business to maximise performance, to deliver results, and to achieve objectives, working towards the agreed vision and executing approved strategy.
• To ensure that the business thrives and grows; safeguarding the business, the franchise and its long-term stability, sustainability and success.
• To act as an ambassador for Lloyd Motor Group, and the BMW Group brands and products; to live by the brand values and inspire others to follow this example.
• To prioritise employee engagement and development whilst maximising the performance delivered by the entire workforce.
• To manage the financial performance and health of the business.
• To create and maintain healthy relationships with all stakeholders of the business in order that its interests are served.
• To attend Lloyd Motor Group and BMW retail network meetings and events across the UK and abroad.

Key Skills and Attributes for the Role:

• Proven experience as Head of Business in a BMW retail network, or in an equivalent automotive retail business.
• Leading a team using the most appropriate style; flexing to use coaching, directing, delegating, pacesetting, supporting.
• Communicate effectively and engagingly to a wide range of different audiences, using a wide range of different styles and media, including presenting to large audiences.
• Emotional intelligence; understanding yourself and others well, high awareness and behavioural management.
• Create a positive and productive climate and a sustainable, healthy culture.
• Build a feedback culture; encouraging all members of the team to seek, give and value effective feedback.
• Financial and Commercial acumen; to understand and be able to operate the KPI levers that drive business success, including revenue growth and profitability, stock/asset management, cashflow and ability to interpret BMW and company management accounts (IFC).
• Computer literate, including fluency with all standard business systems and applications, plus brand-specific programs.

Reward and Benefits:

As well as a highly competitive salary (OTE £120k+ uncapped) and company car, we offer the following benefits:

• 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday.
• Pension Scheme with Life Cover at 4 x P60 earnings.
• Private Health Insurance for you and your family.
• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
• Refer a friend or customer schemes.
• High street discounts and cashback.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu jabs.
• Dedicated internal and manufacturer training and development programmes to nurture you through your career.

Relocation package is also available for the right candidate, as it will be necessary for you to live within a reasonable commutable distance to the Retail Centre.

About Lloyd Motor Group:

Lloyd Motor Group is the largest privately owned prestige motor group in the North covering Cumbria, the North East, Lancashire and the South of Scotland. Our company prides itself on its professional yet personal approach in dealing with and supporting its Customers and Staff. Lloyd Motor Group now has 7 BMW & MINI Retail Centres, 5 modern Bodyshops, 4 Land Rover Retail Centres, as well as representing Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen and Honda motorcycles and Motorrad.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please submit your CV online. PDF Format only. 

#IND3