Job Description

Location: Blackburn Salary: Closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026


Competitive Salary Based on Experience


Company Car


5 and a half day working week with alternate weekends.


Chapelhouse is a leading player in the automotive industry, and we are proud to be offering an exciting opportunity for a highly successful and motivated Head of Sales to join our multi-franchised group in Blackburn.


We are looking for a successful, hands-on leader who has experience in consistently delivering an exceptional financial and operational performance. The successful candidate 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.

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
As a company we offer a wide range of

industry-leading benefits

for our dedicated staff to ensure they have a good work-life balance and are well rewarded for their hard work.


These benefits include:


Up to 35 days of paid leave a year Employee of the Month scheme Employee discount savings scheme Employee Medicash Scheme Company sick pay scheme Confidential Wellness Support Full training and support for all employees
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.


If you think you have the right skills and potential for this role and like the sound of working for us, don't hesitate to apply today!


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.