Business Manager

Stoneacre; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading competitive salary

A range of training and development

Career progression opportunities

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Uniform provided

Long service reward

Customer introduced reward

Employee discounts

Access to discounts on retailers, etc.

Wellness programme

Free parking

Job summary

Stoneacre Motor Group is hiring a Business Manager to drive profitable finance and insurance sales within a busy automotive environment. You will work closely with sales executives to meet targets and uphold F&I policies, ensuring staff stay informed on market developments and regulations.

The role involves mentoring team members, supporting the dealership’s marketing of F&I products, and delivering accurate finance quotations and reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and insurance within automotive retail.
• Ability to negotiate profitable transactions with customers.
• Proven mentoring skills and team leadership.
• Strong network within the F&I industry.
• Understanding of relevant laws and taxes affecting finance.

Responsibilities

• Maximise profitable sales of finance and insurance products.
• Assist in closing vehicle sales by providing finance options.
• Ensure F&I policies are followed by staff.
• Keep management updated on finance market developments.
• Develop the dealership’s marketing plan for F&I offerings.
• Prepare paperwork and quotations accurately and timely.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports as required.

Skills

F&I knowledge

Customer relationships

Mentor/Develop others

Team player

Industry knowledge

Job description

About the role...

We are excited to be recruiting for a Business Manager. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing motor groups.

You will be responsible for ensuring sales and profit targets are met by working closely with sales executives. If you have a passion for working in a busy high-pressured environment then what are you waiting for...

Do we have your interest...?

Here at Stoneacre we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our ambition to make Stoneacre the best place to work because we recognise that it is our people who make Stoneacre a success. So, what is in it for you?

• Industry leading competitive salary
• A range of training and development programmes
• Industry leading career progression opportunities
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Long service reward
• Customer introduced reward
• Employee discounts
• Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
• Wellness programme
• Free parking

An average day as a Business Manager...

• To maximising the profitable sales of finance and insurance products.
• To assist in the closing of vehicle sales by providing finance products as an aid to selling.
• To secure finance business using providers approved by Your Dealership Ltd.
• To ensure Your Dealership Ltd.'s F & I policies are followed by all staff when using finance and insurance products.
• To ensure that Sales Management, General Management and other front line sales staff are kept abreast of developments in the finance and insurance market.
• To enhance the reputation of Your Dealership Ltd. at every opportunity when interacting with others.
• Help to develop the dealership’s marketing plan by using expertise to provide suggestions involving finance and insurance products.
• Participate in the planning and marketing of special events and other marketing initiatives.
• Ensure that every vehicle is displayed with a finance example, prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Trading Standards Authorities.
• Facilitate the process whereby every customer is quoted a monthly payment as well as a vehicle price.
• Maintain an organised approach and method in all administrative and clerical functions.
• Ensure that all paperwork within the department is completed accurately, completely and within timescales set.
• Ensure that all finance quotations and other documentation are prepared within required timescales. Ensure that outstanding paperwork is followed up and chased, thus avoiding delays and penalties.
• Report as required by Dealer Principal, General and other Managers, including the timely completion of all weekly/ monthly reports and returns.

About you...

• Have up-to-date knowledge and relevant experience gained within the finance and insurance industry.
• Have the ability to build good customer relationships and negotiate profitable transactions.
• Have the ability to mentor and develop others while being regarded as a member of a team.
• Be able to develop contacts within the F & I industry.
• Have an understanding of the legal, tax and fiscal implications of Finance and Insurance.

Stoneacre Motor Group are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive by being themselves.