Head of Sales

Location: Chapelhouse Suzuki Blackburn, BB1 2AW

Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience

We are looking for a successful, hands-on leader to head our Suzuki Blackburn dealership. The ideal candidate must have experience in consistently delivering an exceptional financial and operational performance. Do you fit the bill? We'd love to hear from you! 

You will be responsible for developing a strong, stable and sustainable business environment which maximises customer and employee attraction and retention, and produces the highest levels of customer satisfaction, profit, and return on investment. The role consists of a five and a half-day working week with alternate weekends.

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, you will also have access to a range of other benefits including performance related bonus scheme, company car, fuel benefits, private medical scheme, preferential service rates and pension scheme. 

Chapelhouse is a leading motor retailer, serving the North West for over 35 years! We have ten dealerships across the region, working with brand partners MG, Suzuki, OMODA & JAECOO.  In 2025, our business was shortlisted for three major Motor Trader Industry Awards, including 'Employer of the Year', the 'Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award' and the 'Customer Care Award'.  

At Chapelhouse, we truly believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a wide range of industry leading benefits for our staff to ensure they have the best work-life balance. We also partner with automotive industry charity Ben, which offers free and confidential mental health and wellbeing support.

Role Requirements

• Relevant experience in General Sales Manager/General Manager/Head of Sales roles within a medium-sized business.
• Must have a proven track record of leading a dealership team to achieve exceptional customer satisfaction results, as well as excelling in achieving internal and brand KPIs. 
• Must have strong leadership and communication skills.
• Can demonstrate examples where innovation or strategic thinking has been used to improve people engagement, operational and financial performance. 

Responsibilities

• Implementing business and marketing plans which take account of business opportunities for all departments.
• Instilling and nurturing a culture whereby every individual has a clear understanding of the Group and brand vision and strategies, resulting in total commitment to, delivering these in all aspects of the business.
• Creating and maintaining an effective working relationship with internal and manufacturer stakeholders, suppliers and customers.
• Ensure the continuation of the franchise on terms agreeable to the Company and maximise all business opportunities that are available through the franchise.
• Ensuring a constant review of all products and processes, from both franchise and external sources, are made in order to continually develop new products and services which add value and profit to the business.

Staff Benefits

• Up to 35 days of paid leave a year  
• Family car benefit scheme  
• Employee of the Month scheme with prizes including holidays to the company apartment   
• Company sick pay scheme    
• Confidential Wellness Support and Medicash Benefit   
• Full training and support for all employees   

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. The Company does not currently have a sponsorship licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier should we find suitable candidates.