David Dillon

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Greater Derby Area, United Kingdom
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About David Dillon

June 24 - The big 'C' finally caught up with me, well if its good enough for Charles and Catherine why not me? Anyhow I,ve been busy having bits chopped out of me so now its time for 3 months R & R. It brings to mind that old adage "Do you live to work, or work to live?" Get your PSA levels checked guys!!! Motor Trade professional of long standing, with rare and extensive multi channel/multi discipline experience, and still hungry to succeed!! Happy to relocate within UK for right position. Fully trained accountant and Auditor with 35 Years Plus Motor Trade Management experience up to MD level of £125 Million t/o Company. Excellent relationship with Manufacturers having operated at NDC chairman level for both Renault and Toyota. Also operated Sites for Lexus, Land Rover, Honda, Nissan, Daihatsu, Volvo, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Skoda to name a few.After 12 months with Barlow Motors I have taken the decision to move on. I wish them every success in the year ahead but feel that I need a change of environment. I am actively seeking a new role and would welcome the chance of a discussion with anyone looking to recruit a very experienced Head of Business.From January 2020 actively seeking a new full-time position as Dealer Principal/General Manager/Head of Business and would be prepared to relocate for the right position .

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Seeking New Opportunity
David Dillon Work Experience Details
  • Former General Manager Barlow Motors Skoda
    Seeking New Opportunity
    Former General Manager Barlow Motors Skoda Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
    Newcastle Under Lyme And Crewe
    Very Experienced Brand Manager/ Dealer Principal / Head of Business Seeking new challenge for 2020
  • Local Motor Company
    Business Consultant On Temporary Secondment
    Local Motor Company Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
    Derbyshire
    Business consultant to local motor business ensuring full FCA compliance is maintained. Contract Hire and Leasing consultancy to Local Motor Company (Prestige Cars and 4x4 specialists) to grow the existing contract hire and leasing operation by outsourcing additional supply of new 4x4 product on the best available FON support levels, liaison with Finance Companies, and Marketing the opportunity within the local /national business community.
  • Dealer Principal & Franchise Director Holdcroft Stoke
    Brand Director, Dealer Principal Of Highest Calibre Seeking Next Career Opportunity
    Dealer Principal & Franchise Director Holdcroft Stoke May 2015 - May 2018
    Having now completed my 13 year LLP stint with Holdcroft Group I am seeking a new opportunity within the Motor industry as Head of Business where I can bring my extensive experience to improve the financial performance of an under-performing site or continued growth providing a 'Safe pair of hands' for any existing business. Just left a site that increased profit by 38% YOY (Q1 2018) and had one of the most successful and profitable Volvo sites in the region. Expert at staff management and forging excellent relationships with Manufacturer Partners to drive CS to the highest levels.Happy to relocate within the UK for right position Please feel free to contact me for an informal discussion or to find out more..
  • T G Holdcroft Motors Via Optimus (Staffordshire) Llp From 2011
    Dealer Principal & Franchise Director - Volvo, Mazda (Hanley & Oldham), & Mitsubishi,
    T G Holdcroft Motors Via Optimus (Staffordshire) Llp From 2011 May 2015 - Apr 2018
    Stoke On Trent And Oldham
    Full P & L responsibility for 4 main Dealer sites plus 2 Authorised Repairer operations for Saab and Toyota.Self employed contract ended April 2018 so now seeking next career opportunity.Qtr 1 2018 combined financial result for the 4 sites was a profit of £315,380 and represented a YOY increase of 28% on the 3 sites that had been with the group for both first quarters. All dealer Standards, CS scores, and Sales performance monies were earned in full and a further £48K of Used car bonus was retained for use in Quarter 2. A truly stunning final result that makes me sad to be leaving.
  • Tg Holdcroft Motors
    Dealer Principal - Nissan Market Area
    Tg Holdcroft Motors Oct 2007 - May 2015
    Holdcroft Nissan
    Dealer Principal of Holdcroft Nissan in Stoke, with additional responsibility for the larger Nissan Market Area including Crewe and Northwich Dealerships making this one of the largest privately owned Nissan Operations in the UK. New Car Retail units of 1600+ per annum in addition to 1200 Fleet units and 500+ Motability. Large Nissan Cared4 Used Car volume exceeding 800 units in Stoke alone.
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  • Gordon Lamb Holdings Ltd
    Dealer Principal & Group Managing Director
    Gordon Lamb Holdings Ltd Jan 1985 - Aug 2007
    Chesterfield/ Sheffield /Nottingham
    Motor Trade Audit specialist working with PWC on Kenning Group National and international Audit for several years before being head hunted by Gordon Lamb Group to take control of accounting function as Finance Director then moving through all disciplines of Dealer Development Director, Aftersales Director and finally becoming Group Managing Director in 1985. Relationships with Toyota/Lexus/Land Rover/Honda/Nissan/Renault/Skoda/Alpha Romeo/ Daihatsu/ Mitsubishi/Saab to name a few. Worked on National Dealer Councils for Toyota/Lexus and Renault as well as representing Franchise networks on numerous working parties including close work with Sewells in the early days of Dealer Composite developments and Block Exemption working panels..
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  • Gordon Lamb Toyota
    Dealer Principal
    Gordon Lamb Toyota 1986 - 2005
  • Carlines Chartered Accountants
    Trainee Accountant/Auditor
    Carlines Chartered Accountants Jan 1980 - Jan 1985
    Chesterfield
    During this period, I became a Motor Trade Specialist seconded to PWC to carry out national Audits across the Kenning Motor Group, and others, before being headhunted to help turn around the fortunes of a Regional Motor Group. went through the full set of disciplines from Aftersales Director, Finance Director, Group Development Director, and also MD of a multi franchise Group.

David Dillon Skills

Account Management Automotive Vehicles Negotiation Automotive Aftermarket Customer Satisfaction Dealer Management Automobile Profit Sales Management Customer Retention Sales Process Dealers Management New Business Development Fleet Management Parts B2b Business Development Automotive Sales Business Planning Business To Business

David Dillon Education Details

  • Chesterfield Grammar School
    Chesterfield Grammar School
  • Chesterfield Grammar School
    Chesterfield Grammar School

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