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Job Description

Are you an operational leader who drives change and develops businesses?

RN Automotive is looking for a Head of Operations in Gothenburg. We are in an exciting phase of development where the focus is on modernizing operations, streamlining working methods, and creating an even stronger business.

We are looking for an present and proactive leader who thrives in operations and can turn goals and plans into concrete results. You will play a key role in driving the development of our two car facilities and ensuring that the organization continues to develop in terms of digitalization, customer experience, marketing, and profitability.

About the Role

As Head of Operations, you have overall responsibility for RN Automotive's two facilities in Tagene and Åbro, as well as approximately 25 employees. You are responsible for daily operations, the two facilities as a whole, business results, and the ongoing change journey.

Your mission is to create a modern, efficient, and customer-oriented business where processes, working methods, and employees develop in line with market demands. You play an important role in translating central sales and marketing initiatives into local activities and contributing to the continued business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operations at two dealership facilities in Gothenburg.
• Drive change and development initiatives related to modernization and digitalization.
• Ensure efficient operations, profitability, and high quality in the business.
• Develop sales, after-sales, and customer experience.
• Identify and implement improvements in processes and working methods.
• Ensure the implementation of central sales and marketing initiatives and drive local activities.
• Build a strong performance and accountability culture.
• Coach and develop leaders and employees.
• Collaborate closely with RN Nordic and Salvador Caetano Group to ensure the implementation of prioritized initiatives.

You report to the CEO of RN Automotive Sweden and work closely with both the Swedish management and the international organization.

Your Profile

We are looking for you who are a strong operational leader with documented experience in developing businesses in transition. You have a business drive, a strong focus on execution, and thrive in an environment where you are expected to create results through people, structure, and clear leadership.

We believe you have:

• Experience from the automotive industry or related operations.
• Experience in personnel, budget, and profit/loss responsibility.
• Experience in leading through other leaders.
• Documented experience in change management and business development.
• Good understanding of sales, after-sales, and business development.
• Experience in digitalization, efficiency improvements, and continuous improvement work.
• Good financial understanding and habit of monitoring business results.
• Good understanding of marketing and its importance to the business.
• Very good proficiency in Swedish and English.

As a person, you are clear, unpretentious, and results-oriented. You are accustomed to making decisions, following up on activities, and ensuring that change is actually implemented. You build trust through presence, engagement, and leadership that enables people to grow and perform together.

About the Company

RN Automotive is an authorized dealer and service partner for Renault, Dacia, and Alpine in Sweden. The company is a sister company to RN Nordic, and since July 1, 2026, both companies are 100% owned by the international automotive group Salvador Caetano Group.

Contact Information

This recruitment is conducted in collaboration with AutoExecutive. If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Ulrika Thorstrand at AutoExecutive.

Selection is ongoing, and we look forward to receiving your application!