Head of Business
7 months ago
**Head of Business**
**Overview**
Our Jaguar Land Rover Watford Retail Centre are actively looking for enthusiastic individuals excited to join our ever-growing automotive family, and if you’re as passionate about cars as we are then we'd love to welcome you to the team where you will be welcomed into a friendly team and be part of our exciting journey.
As Head of Business at Group 1 Automotive you will be welcomed into a friendly team and have the opportunity to work with an exciting brand.
**What you will be doing?**
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.
**What we are looking for?**
We are looking for individuals who meet the below criteria to join our team. If you think you’ve got what it takes and meet the criteria below, then please apply
Previous proven experience within a similar position
Customer awareness
Track record of success
Brand affinity
Negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Full UK driving licence
**Why work for Group 1 Automotive**
There are many great reasons to join the Group 1 Automotive team, including the following industry-leading benefits package:
Competitive salary
Accelerated training pathways & career progression
State of the art facilities with modern automotive technology
Part time and term time flexible working available
Family friendly benefits such as enhanced Paternity & Maternity leave
Long Service holiday rewards that increase with your length of service
Paid day off for your birthday
Plus, much more
**Our Values**
At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we do.
Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism
These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.
**Who we are?**
Group 1 Automotive is part of a well-established and growing within the UK, with a wide representation of brands across America too. We primarily operate in the East and South East of England, representing brands across a range of dealerships and employing over 3,000 colleagues that are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
We recognise that a successful business is built around the quality and contentment of its people. As such, we are committed to providing fantastic career opportunities, state of the art resources, comprehensive training, competitive earnings packages and a wide variety of benefits and provisions to ensure our teams receive the utmost support, both professionally and personally.
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