Senior Consultant - Strategy, Solutions and Trends

Leading every aspect of new dealer start up from hiring to OEM engagement prior to handing over to group leadership to run lean until spring 2022. Supplying SME consultancy expertise across data, digital transformation, automotive retail, business solutions and industry trends for multiple organisations intent on investing in growth opportunities across UK and European markets.

Responsible for managing centralised administration, logistics, digital marketing and inventory management teams, developing sales and margin growth initiatives, working with group digital development team, building group BI dashboards and enhancing commercial controls.
Key contributions and successes:
•Identified improved methods for centralised logistics, margin growth KPI’s, establishing digital tactical offers and improving commercial controls to the value of £4.35m in year 1

Leading operational development of an innovative multi-franchise Motor Mall ensuring early profitability and 1st class operational standards.
Oversaw change in brand, implemented digital sales initiatives, developed workforce, adopted improved processes, ensuring best practice disciplines adopted from early stage.
•Nation’s No.1 volume retailer and No.1 group service and parts performer
•Generated significant FY over-budget performance

Business Start Up / Turnaround Leadership
Responsible for managing pre and post-acquisition activities, P&L, commercial, business development and operational improvement initiatives.
Oversaw new supply contracts, pricing strategy, re-branding and marketing, budgeting and KPI performance management, elevating operational standards across 11 sites.
Key contributions and successes:
• Project-led separation from Euro Car Parts, delivering over budget performance and growth