Business Manager

Lithia UK; Knightsbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Salary Sacrifice car scheme

Pension

Job summary

Lithia UK is seeking a Retail Manager to lead and develop a high-performing sales team, delivering first-class customer experiences across our dealerships in the Knightsbridge area. You will drive profitability, manage opportunities, and ensure compliance with FCA and Finance & Insurance standards.

Join a culture that values coaching, growth, and exceptional service, with a competitive package including bonus potential and a company car.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales teams in automotive retail.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and finance standards.
• Proven ability to coach, develop and manage performance to hit targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and inspire the sales team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Support the Sales Manager in managing the prospect management process and record-keeping.
• Drive departmental profitability and finance performance while maintaining policy compliance.
• Ensure customers receive first‑class service at every stage of the buying journey.

Skills

Sales leadership

FCA compliance

Customer experience

Coaching & development

Profitability drive

Team leadership

Automotive retail

Performance management

Job description

Competitive salary with bonus and company car, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Do you thrive on developing people, driving performance, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Are you commercially minded, analytical, and motivated by achieving ambitious targets? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

At Lithia UK, we're passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences at every stage of the buying journey. As a Retail Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in leading, coaching, and inspiring your team to achieve exceptional results while ensuring every customer receives first-class service.

What you'll bring:

• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences that build loyalty and keep customers returning to our dealerships.
• The ability to support the Sales Manager in leading and managing the Sales Executive prospect management process, ensuring customer opportunities are accurately recorded, effectively managed, and converted.
• A meticulous and compliant approach, with a strong understanding of FCA regulations, Finance & Insurance standards, and the importance of operating within company policies and procedures.
• A commercial mindset with a proven ability to drive departmental profitability, maximise finance performance, and achieve outstanding customer satisfaction results.
• A passion for developing people through regular coaching, mentoring, and performance management, helping Sales Executives reach their full potential.
• Proven automotive retail sales experience, ideally with similar profile brands, and a strong track record of achieving both individual and team performance objectives.
• Previous experience managing, motivating, and developing sales teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: [e-mail]. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process