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Work history
Education
Skills
Interests
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Harry Bathe

Harry Bathe

Stonesfield,Oxfordshire

Summary

I'm a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in the automotive industry. My journey began as a driver, granting me insight into various roles within the industry. I bring enthusiasm, excellent customer and staff interaction skills, and a proactive approach to daily tasks. My aspiration is to align with a company that upholds strong moral values and strives for exceptional results while surpassing company objectives.


My extensive experience also encompasses effective key stakeholder management, driving strong relationships and successful collaborations, all while optimising profitability and effectively managing the balance sheet.


In terms of communication and leadership, my management style is marked by empathy and fairness. I'm dedicated to maintaining a conflict-free team environment, holding everyone accountable for their interactions and fostering an atmosphere where team members feel comfortable expressing themselves. Additionally, I believe in recognizing and rewarding the team's efforts with monthly incentives upon meeting targets.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Business

Listers - Volvo & VW Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Exceeding brand sales targets
  • Exceeding Parts & Accessories targets Q1 2023
  • Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
  • Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
  • Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.

Head Of Business

Listers - Honda Stratford Upon Avon
Stratford Upon Avon
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Grew a sales team to hit planned volume 19,20,21 & 22
  • Developed Listers U in Stratford - A 20 car non-franchise display
  • 3.6% ROI in 2020/21
  • 127,272 over budget in 20/21
  • 594,750 over budget in 21/22
  • 5th in Honda scorecard in 2022
  • Lowest dealership staff turnover 3 years running.
  • Managed and motivated 21 direct reports to achieve performance outcomes and maximise productivity.

General Sales Manager

Ridgeway/Marshall Jaguar
Oxford
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • No.1 Jaguar retailer for Marshall in 2017
  • No.1 in UK for Jaguar Customer Satisfaction
  • Stock Turn 11.2
  • Consistently hitting and exceeding new and used car objectives
  • Having been approached to lead the build and opening of a brand new dealership In Leamington, we opened our doors in November 2022
  • I recruited staff in every role across the dealership, not only was I managing a new team but I was also building a thorough knowledge of 2 new brands for me
  • The recruitment of staff was the biggest challenge, however there is now a brilliant team in there and I have every faith in them making it a profitable and successful dealership
  • My first head of business role at this busy Honda dealership
  • My main aim when arriving at the site was to repair a broken team and create a “one business” culture, to remove the barrier between service, sales and parts
  • I adapted very quickly to a new brand and built a sales team from the ground up
  • Shortly after arriving the sales manager resigned and in order to save money I stepped into the role and managed the sales team
  • Honda was a brilliant place to start my head of business career and I learnt a huge amount.

Business Manager

Jaguar Oxford
01.2009 - 01.2013

Business Manager

Guy Salmon Jaguar
07.2009 - 07.2013
  • Role before moving into the GM role in 2013
  • In November 2016 I was asked to lead the move to a new dual arch dealership and assist the brand director in formulating policies and recruiting a strong team
  • I managed, controlled and coached the sales department and held monthly reviews with every member of the team whilst monitoring agreed objectives
  • I put plans in place to maximise sales and profitability and thus the satisfaction of customers increased and our reputation for retaining repeat customers grew
  • Myself and my team repeatedly met the sales forecasts and targets whilst adhering to the Ridgeway sales process and FCA policy
  • I maintained the DOC and WOC to enable accurate forecasting and maintained an agreed stocking policy
  • This role was a crucial stepping stone for me when it came to learning the head of business role
  • Over my time in this role I had a number of head of business leads and it was pivotal to see how to do things, how things work and how people respond to a manager
  • Previous Brand Experience & Roles

Business Manager

Saab Oxford
01.2007 - 01.2009

Sales Executive

Saab Oxford
01.2003 - 01.2007

Sales Executive

Peugeot Faringdon
01.2003 - 01.2003

Sales Executive

Hartwell Ford Kidlington
01.2001 - 01.2003

Driver

Hartwell Ford Kidlington
01.2001 - 01.2001

Education

Expert 2009-2024 -

SAF (Specialist Automotive Finance)

Ridgeway Management Programme - undefined

2015

NCFE in Photography - undefined

2009

City & Guilds certificate in general insurance for the motor industry - undefined

2004

- Hayman Quantrill certificate in Health & Safety - undefined

2004

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Faringdon School
1999

Skills

  • Brand management
  • Financial leadership
  • Revenue and profit maximization
  • Financial operations

Interests

 Automotive Enthusiast: Passionate about cars and the automotive industry, staying informed about the latest developments and trends. 

Timeline

Head of Business

Listers - Volvo & VW Leamington Spa
08.2022 - 09.2023

Head Of Business

Listers - Honda Stratford Upon Avon
01.2018 - 01.2022

General Sales Manager

Ridgeway/Marshall Jaguar
01.2013 - 01.2018

Business Manager

Guy Salmon Jaguar
07.2009 - 07.2013

Business Manager

Jaguar Oxford
01.2009 - 01.2013

Business Manager

Saab Oxford
01.2007 - 01.2009

Sales Executive

Saab Oxford
01.2003 - 01.2007

Sales Executive

Peugeot Faringdon
01.2003 - 01.2003

Sales Executive

Hartwell Ford Kidlington
01.2001 - 01.2003

Driver

Hartwell Ford Kidlington
01.2001 - 01.2001

Expert 2009-2024 -

SAF (Specialist Automotive Finance)

Ridgeway Management Programme - undefined

NCFE in Photography - undefined

City & Guilds certificate in general insurance for the motor industry - undefined

- Hayman Quantrill certificate in Health & Safety - undefined

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Faringdon School
Harry Bathe