Head of Business

Head of Business – Mercedes-Benz Harrogate Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Mercedes-Benz Harrogate is one of the most established and respected Mercedes-Benz retailers in the region, renowned for its strong performance, loyal customer base and consistently high standards of premium retail experience. Following the internal promotion of our current Head of Business, we are now seeking an accomplished and highly experienced leader to guide this Centre into its next phase of growth. This is a significant senior leadership role - suited to an established Head of Business with a proven ability in strategic direction, operational excellence and people leadership, capable of inspiring a high-performing, multi-disciplined team across both sales and aftersales. The Role As Head of Business, you will lead Mercedes-Benz Harrogate with a hands-on yet strategic approach - fully engaged in the day-to-day operations while setting the vision for long-term growth. Collaboration is central to the role. You will work seamlessly with support teams, other Heads of Business, and the wider JCT600 division to ensure alignment, shared success, and consistent delivery of exceptional results. About You We’re looking for an exceptional, hands-on leader with a passion for premium automotive retail and the appetite to be deeply involved in the day-to-day running of the business. The ideal candidate will bring: Significant senior leadership experience within the automotive industry, ideally with a prestige or luxury brand. A proven track record of driving performance across both sales and aftersales, with a leadership approach that is strategic, visible, and performance-driven. Strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret data, manage budgets, and shape long-term growth through change. Visible, people-first leadership, inspiring and developing high-performing teams while maintaining presence with customers and colleagues alike. Resilience, humility and a collaborative mindset, leading with professionalism and customer focus that reflects the standards of JCT600 and Mercedes-Benz. What We Offer A highly comprehensive package dependent upon experience Annual leave: 34 days including bank holidays, increasing to 36 days (5 years) and 38 days (10 years) Family support: Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave Wellbeing & protection: Life assurance, pension, enhanced sickness cover Training & development: From foundation to advanced levels through brand partner training and our best-in-class leadership development programmes Perks: Colleague car purchase scheme & servicing discounts Cycle-to-work and discounted gym schemes Referral scheme up to £1,000 Read more about our Employee Benefits - JCT600 Why JCT600? We’ve spent over 75 years building a business that values its people and their careers We pride ourselves on being rated highly by colleagues for engagement and inclusivity Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our “ Life at JCT600” philosophy and seven colleague commitments How to Apply At JCT600, you’re always a name, never a number . Ready to drive your career forward? Click “Apply Now” and upload your CV. Looking for future roles? Submit your CV directly here and join our talent pool. Inclusivity & Diversity JCT600 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive business, we’re proud to be members of the Automotive 30% Club and a Disability Confident employer . We try our hardest to make JCT600 feel like a home from home for all of our colleagues. To us, that’s a place where we can all feel supported to be our true selves every day and where our workforce represents the wonderful communities we serve.