Experience

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  Stephen James BMW & MINI

  • London Area, United Kingdom

  • Group Projects

    • Oct 2021 - Present
    • London Area, United Kingdom

    Started this new role January 2024 after previously successfully leading the team as HOB at our Woolwich Retailer from October2021.

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  Abel Automotive Ltd

  • Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

  • Business Owner

    • 2018 - Mar 2024
    • Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

    Abel Automotive Ltd: David Abel has over thirty years experience working within the automotive industry and has now embarked on his own venture.I provide temporary HOB/GM cover for Automotive Retailers; whether you’re looking at a short or longer term contract, I will help take care of your busi...

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  Cooper Solutions Limited

  • Barford, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

  • Business Development Manager

    • May 2015 - Feb 2018
    • Barford, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

    At Cooper Solutions I supplied and installed a wide range of integrated dealer management solutions for the automotive industry. The largest supplier of day rate insurance, plus online solutions covering financial management, fleet management, trade car disposal, digital appraisal, and used car s...

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  Elms of Bedford

  • Bedford

  • Head of Business

    • Feb 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Bedford

    The main responsibility of my role was to effectively manage the resources within the retail centre to achieve the required business objectives, including sales volumes, profitability and employee and customer satisfaction.Set clear business objectives and provide leadership to ensure a customer ...

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  Lancaster Milton Keynes

  • Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

  • Dealer Principal

    • Jul 2007 - Feb 2014
    • Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

    Transformed an under performing dealership following my appointment in July 2007 formerly Stratstone MK ( part of Pendragon PLC ). Change of ownership October 2008 Wayside Group and again in May 2011 Jardine Motor Group. Projected managed with MD of Wayside Group new build, design and relocation ...

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  Reg Vardy plc

  • Automotive
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • General Manager

    • 1990 - 2014

  • General Manager

    • 1990 - 2014

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  Elms BMW & MINI

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • Dealer Principal

    • May 2004 - Jun 2007
    • Cambridge, United Kingdom

    Accountable for the turnaround of a loss making newly acquired business. Managed change through recruitment of completely new management team. Built a new platform for change and improvement to ensure strong franchise partnership established. Introduced performance management systems to drive ef...