Head of Business

We have a very rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Business to lead our team at LIND Motorrad Welwyn Garden City.

We are seeking an experienced manager who is driven and enthusiastic, with absolute focus on team development and business performance. An individual who has a proven track record in senior automotive management who is looking to further their career to take this thriving BMW dealership to the next level.

The ideal candidate will fully understand BMW operations and take pride in their ability to develop our team, sales and profit opportunities, whilst simultaneously delivering exceptional levels of professionalism and above all, an outstanding customer experience.

This is a key position within the LIND Family, reporting to and having the support from the Regional Manager, and benefitting from the support of our head office departments, you will have the freedom to lead and develop your own business.

If you believe you to have the strength of character, resilience, and relentless enthusiasm along with a proven track record of exceeding targets, then this is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clear leadership, motivating and managing our highly experienced team
• Ensure that our customers enjoy the very best experience
• Liaising with the manufacturer to maximise relationships and opportunities
• Achieve LIND & manufacturer business plans
• Achieve/Maintain a minimum upper quartile in manufacturer KPI’s
• Be the face of LIND BMW in Welwyn Garden City

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a progressive management career in the automotive trade (minimum of 5 years at senior management level)
• Full understanding of Budgeting/ P+L/ Accounts/ Manufacturer schemes etc
• Possess a proven track record of consistently exceeding targets
• Be driven, and understand that success comes through being a part of great team
• Create an experiential showroom environment for customers
• Grow opportunities off-site
• Ensuring LIND ethos is carried throughout the business
• Work closely with our marketing department to promote business
• Understand and grow our online presence
• Have a full understanding of social media and maximise its use
• Have an absolute desire to be close to our customers (we are passionate about bikes too! we regularly attend events, social meetings)
• Hold a Full UK Motorcycle and Van Driving Licence
• Have the desire to have fun and create a fun environment

In return we offer a basic salary of £51,250 and a bonus of £10,000 which is uncapped.

Benefits Include:

• 5 day week (Tuesday to Saturday)
• 22 days holiday rising with service, plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Staff discounts
• CBS BMW Bike Scheme
• Ongoing support with LIND Training and Development, plus, BMW Manufacturer Training
• Health Care, powered by AXA
• Onsite Parking
• Being part of the LIND Family, working with passionate people

We are a family owned group and employ circa 250 employees. LIND currently own and operate two BMW Motorrad, four Triumph, five Harley-Davidson and two Porsche sites. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer experiences delivered by our passionate staff and management teams, we like to celebrate success and, also like to have some fun along the way too. You could be a part of what we believe is a very special thing.

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www.lind.co.uk