Business Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earnings potential

Monthly bonus potential

28 days holiday

Modern showroom

In-house training

Company pension

Five-day week with weekends on rota

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting for a Used Van Business Manager at a dealership in Chipping Sodbury. The role supports the sales team and ensures excellent customer service in a rapidly expanding business environment.

The position offers a competitive salary, in-house training, and long-term career development. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £50,000 basic with uncapped earning potential; monthly bonus typically £2,000–£5,000, plus 28 days holiday and a five-day week with rota-based

Qualifications

• Extensive recent experience as a Business Manager or similar in 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.
• Genuine passion for the motor trade and drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Business Manager experience

FCA knowledge

Customer relationships

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.

• 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.