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Group Head of Fleet

Job Reference Number: DE1076 Location: London, , England
Job Type: Full Time Salary: £80000-£100000 per annum
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VACANCY ALERT

Group Head of Fleet

South of England £80,000 – £100,000 Basic Salary + Performance Bonus + Executive Benefits Package

Our client is a highly progressive, privately owned automotive group with ambitious growth plans and an outstanding reputation within the UK motor industry. As the business continues to expand, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Head of Fleet Operations to lead and significantly grow the group’s fleet division.

This is a high-profile leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and drive a fleet business with the clear objective of increasing annual fleet vehicle sales from current levels to 5,000-8,000 units per annum.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing the group’s fleet strategy, building upon existing relationships while creating new opportunities across leasing companies, corporate accounts, salary sacrifice providers, rental organisations and other key fleet channels.

You will take ownership of the entire fleet operation, leading commercial growth, enhancing manufacturer relationships and ensuring the business is positioned as a leading fleet partner within the automotive sector.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a strategic fleet growth plan to achieve annual sales objectives of 5,000-8,000 units.
Strengthen and expand relationships with major leasing and fleet management companies.
Identify and secure new corporate and commercial business opportunities.
Lead negotiations with key stakeholders, manufacturers and fleet customers.
Drive profitability, market share and operational excellence across the fleet division.
Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing fleet sales and operations team.
Monitor market trends and ensure the business remains competitive within the fleet sector.
Produce accurate forecasts, budgets and performance reports for the board.

About You

To be considered, applicants must have a proven track record operating at a senior fleet management level within the automotive industry.

You will possess:

Significant experience leading a successful automotive fleet sales operation.
Strong, established relationships within the UK leasing and fleet management market.
A demonstrable history of delivering substantial fleet volume growth.
Deep understanding of manufacturer fleet programmes and corporate sales channels.
Excellent commercial, negotiation and leadership skills.
The ability to influence stakeholders at board level and across large organisations.
A results-driven mindset with the ambition to build a market-leading fleet operation.

What’s On Offer

Basic salary of £80,000 – £100,000 dependent upon experience.
Attractive performance-related bonus and incentive structure.
Executive benefits package.
Genuine autonomy to build and shape a rapidly growing fleet division.
Long-term career opportunity within a successful and expanding privately owned automotive group.

Interested? Apply in confidence today!

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you’ll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission

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Job Skills

Fleet Manager, Head of Fleet, Fleet Sales Manager, Fleet sales

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