Business Manager

Perfect Placement; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £30,000–£50,000

Uncapped bonus £2,000–£5,000 monthly

28 days' holiday

Pension scheme

Training and development

Long-term career prospects

Five-day week with weekend rota

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Used Van Business Manager at their dealership in Chipping Sodbury. You will support the sales team and deliver excellent customer service within a rapidly growing business, with a competitive salary and clear career progression.

The role focuses on managing finance applications, lender relationships, and driving sales while ensuring FCA guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• Extensive recent experience as a Business Manager in an automotive dealership.
• Strong knowledge of FCA guidelines and industry standards.
• Proven ability to build and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Committed to delivering results and driving business growth.
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Proximity to Chipping Sodbury or reasonable commuting distance.
• Stability in previous employment and professional career development.
• Good understanding of car sales, finance and insurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Qualify customers and gather necessary information and documentation.
• Submit and progress finance applications with timely approvals.
• Manage lender requirements and maintain strong lender relationships.
• Maximise finance approvals, penetration rates, and sales conversions.
• Monitor applications through to payout, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee finance performance and associated commissions.
• Ensure compliance with FCA guidelines, Consumer Duty, and delivering good outcomes.
• Support sales staff by assisting with the sale of finance, insurance, warranties, and additional products.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to support dealership targets.

Skills

FCA guidelines knowledge

Lender relationships

Finance applications

Customer relationship management

UK driving licence

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Used Van Business Manager position at their dealership in Chipping Sodbury. The Used Van Business Manager will play a vital role in supporting the sales team and ensuring excellent customer service in a rapidly expanding company. This opportunity offers a competitive salary package and long-term career development within a dynamic business environment.

Benefits:

• Salary ranging from £30,000 to £50,000 basic, dependent on experience
• Uncapped earning potential, with bonus earnings typically between £2,000 and £5,000 per month
• 28 days' annual holiday, with additional time off for bank holidays worked
• Modern, purpose-built showroom with state-of-the-art facilities
• Full in-house training and ongoing development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term career prospects in a company experiencing significant growth
• Guaranteed five-day working week, with weekend work on a rota basis

Duties of a Business Manager:

• Qualify customers and gather necessary information and documentation
• Submit and progress finance applications, ensuring timely approvals
• Manage lender requirements and maintain strong lender relationships
• Maximise finance approvals, penetration rates, and sales conversions
• Monitor applications through to payout, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Oversee finance performance and associated commission
• Ensure compliance with FCA guidelines, Consumer Duty, and delivering good customer outcomes
• Support sales staff by assisting with the sale of finance, insurance, warranties, and additional products
• Maintain accurate records and reports to support dealership targets

Requirements of a Business Manager:

• Extensive recent experience as a Business Manager or similar role within an automotive dealership
• Strong knowledge of FCA guidelines and industry standards
• Proven ability to build and maintain excellent customer relationships
• Commitment to delivering results and driving business growth
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
• Proximity to Chipping Sodbury or reasonable commuting distance
• Stability in previous employment and a professional approach to career development
• Good understanding of car sales, finance, and insurance processes

Our client values motivated individuals with a genuine passion for the motor trade and a drive to succeed. The Successful individual will have the opportunity to influence the company's growth and benefit from excellent long-term prospects.