Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Paul Arden

Paul Arden

Heywood,Greater Manchester

Summary

Dynamic professional with a results-driven attitude and expertise in dealership management, leadership competency, and budget planning and control. Proven track record in developing effective sales strategies and managing customer databases to enhance networking and relationship building. Committed to leveraging skills in a challenging role that fosters growth and innovation within the industry.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Division General Manager

RRG Group
North West
12.2009 - Current

Full operational leadership across four Northwest dealerships: Škoda Bolton, Škoda Rochdale, Peugeot Oldham, and Peugeot Rochdale.

Accountable for all aspects of day-to-day dealership operations across sales and aftersales functions, including financial management, performance optimisation, and team leadership. Responsibilities include recruiting, developing, and managing staff, driving profitability, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction, and maintaining strong, compliant relationships with manufacturer partners. Additionally responsible for delivering on all commercial targets and long-term strategic objectives.

Several internal promotions have been achieved during my 16-years with the company.

Sales Manager

Lythgoe Motor Group
Rochdale
06.2007 - 11.2009

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the sales department, including vehicle acquisition, stock control, sales coaching, and customer satisfaction. Oversees budgeting, forecasting, and profit management to ensure strong commercial performance and sustained departmental growth

Sales Executive

Renault Retail Group
Oldham
06.2003 - 04.2007

Selling and promoting new and used vehicles, managing the sales process from initial contact to vehicle handover, and building customer relationships

Education

GCSE Level

South Chadderton High School
Oldham

Skills

  • Results-Driven attitude
  • Sales funnel management
  • Leadership competency
  • Budget planning and control
  • Sales strategies
  • Customer database management
  • Networking and relationship building

Affiliations

  • A dedicated family man who enjoys spending quality time with my wife, three children, and our two spaniels. I also have a strong passion for motorsport and actively participate in Brisca oval racing.

Accomplishments

Served for ten years as the North West Area Chair on the Škoda UK Dealer Council and also held the position of National Chair for the Škoda UK Used Car Dealer Council.


Led RRG Škoda Bolton to win the 2019 AM Award for Best New Dealership.


Consistently achieved top performance recognition, securing multiple accolades in the Škoda UK Retailer of the Year Awards for more than a decade

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Division General Manager

RRG Group
12.2009 - Current

Sales Manager

Lythgoe Motor Group
06.2007 - 11.2009

Sales Executive

Renault Retail Group
06.2003 - 04.2007

GCSE Level

South Chadderton High School
Paul Arden