Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that’s transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.
Join Inchcape Caribbean part of Inchcape’s global network. You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.
OurLeadershipteam is seeking a General Manager for the Caribbean countries to join our team in Barbados.
In this position you will be responsible for leading and defining the strategy for the Caribbean business ensuring that capital and P&L guidelines are fulfilled. Ensure that the Caribbean region brand strategies and distribution are defined in line with the regional business direction.
What you’ll do
- Lead and implement the growth strategy of the distribution business (Sales and Aftersales) to ensure revenue, market share and PBT.
- Lead and implement Barbados' retail business growth strategy to secure revenue, market share and PBT.
- Define the business model for Puerto Rico, in order to ensure the growth of the OBM and motorcycle business throughout the Caribbean region.
- Seek opportunities for synergies and efficiencies within the Caribbean region.
- Build an organizational culture aligned to Inchcape's values, principles and standards.
- Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Summarizes financial performance data and explains implications for the organization.
- Ensure that business activities within a significant area comply with relevant external or internal regulatory to minimize business risk and protect the reputation of the company.
- Motivate people to commit to the organization’s strategy and values, clarify the actions needed to implement it within the area of responsibility.
About you
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Strong industry knowledge in Automotive Retail.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading a business unit or major functional program, preferably with full P&L responsibility and a focus on commercial strategy and business development.
- Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional and cross-organizational priorities at a senior leadership level.
- Strong general management mindset with an entrepreneurial approach.
- Demonstrated success in executing the core responsibilities outlined above.
- Experience working in a large-scale, fast-paced, and process-driven environment is a plus.
We offer you
At Inchcape, we’re shaping the future of mobility, and you’re invited to shape it with us. You’ll join a collaborative culture that values wellbeing, growth, and inclusion. Through impactful work, ongoing development, and global and local rewards, we create a workplace for people to succeed and fulfil your aspirations.
Start your journey
If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within Inchcape.
Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.
Opportunity for everyone
At Inchcape, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring opportunities for all. Read more here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.
About us
Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 40+ markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.
Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Discover more at www.inchcape.com
Additional information
Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.
