Head of Vehicle Leasing

Are you an experienced professional in vehicle leasing and contract hire seeking a high-level leadership role? Our client, a reputable automotive business located near Guildford, is actively recruiting for the position of Head of Vehicle Leasing. This role offers a strategic opportunity to establish and grow a new vehicle leasing division from the ground up, providing significant autonomy and the potential for substantial career progression.Benefits for the successful Head of Vehicle Leasing:

• Competitive salary in the range of £70,000 to £80,000 plus performance bonuses
• Monday to Friday, standard B2B hours (9am - 6pm)
• Autonomy to build and develop a new business division
• Support from industry leading technical, marketing, and digital teams
• Opportunities for professional growth within a thriving automotive organisation
• Central location, ideally suited for individuals within Guildford or along the A3 corridor, including Portsmouth and Farnham

Duties of the Head of Vehicle Leasing:

• Build and lead the new vehicle leasing and contract hire division from inception
• Develop relationships with leasing providers, suppliers, and vehicle manufacturers to generate initial revenue streams
• Recruit, train, and manage a dedicated leasing team
• Engage proactively with customers to promote leasing contracts and grow customer base
• Collaborate with web development and digital marketing teams to establish and optimise the division's online presence
• Drive business growth through strategic business development and relationship management

Requirements of the Head of Vehicle Leasing:

• Proven experience in vehicle contract hire and leasing sales
• Strong digital competency with understanding of online leasing sales channels
• Established industry relationships with leasing companies, suppliers, and manufacturers
• Demonstrable leadership ability in building and managing a leasing sales team
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-starting attitude
• Ability to work autonomously and identify new business opportunities
• Ideally based within proximity to Guildford, Portsmouth, or Farnham along the A3 corridor

This position presents a strategic and rewarding opportunity for a senior leasing professional eager to spearhead their own division within an established automotive group. If you possess relevant industry expertise and are looking to make a significant impact, this role is ideal. Contact Liam Buffenbarger, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Guildford and Surrey, today to discover more about this fantastic Head of Vehicle Leasing opportunity.At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,700 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Head of Vehicle LeasingJobs.