Business Manager

Group 1 Automotive; Sutton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Retail discounts

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Training & development

Life assurance

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a Business Manager to lead a team of sales executives at Audi Macclesfield, driving finance and insurance product sales while upholding high standards of customer service and regulatory compliance.

You will identify opportunities to increase profitability, develop sales strategies, and foster loyalty through exceptional customer experiences, with strong leadership and organisational skills guiding daily operations.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in offering finance and insurance solutions to customers, with a thorough understanding of FCA compliance and regulations.
• Proven expertise in supervising and managing the end-to-end sales process.
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer experiences with energy, enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Adaptable approach to tailoring finance packages that meet individual customer needs.
• Demonstrated success in meeting deadlines and achieving targets, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised and the ability to multitask effectively, ensuring efficiency and attention to detail.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive the sale of finance and insurance products to customers, with weekly monitoring of penetration rates.
• Identify opportunities to increase profitability through upselling finance & insurance products.
• Assist in the development of sales strategies to increase sales revenue, customer retention, and overall business performance.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and sales processes, prioritising fair treatment of all customers.
• Collaborate with Sales Executives to uphold high standards of customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, fostering loyalty and generating referrals.
• Maintain organised administration and uphold housekeeping standards for a professional work environment.

Skills

Finance & insurance

Sales supervision

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Driving licence

Job description

Job description Business Manager - Audi Macclesfield Create experiences you can be proud of. Leading with ambition and integrity, as a Business Manager you'll drive a team of sales executives to deliver exceptional customer experience and bring smiles to your customers' faces. Working to become the World's Most Trusted Automotive Retailer, you'll be able to develop your skills while being a role model to your team, allowing them to fulfil their potential too.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family 24/7 access to healthcare professionals , ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover

What you'll do day to day

• Drive the sale of finance and insurance products to customers, with weekly monitoring of penetration rates
• Identify opportunities to increase profitability through upselling finance & insurance products
• Assist in the development of sales strategies to increase sales revenue, customer retention, and overall business performance
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and sales processes, prioritising fair treatment of all customers
• Collaborate with Sales Executives to uphold high standards of customer satisfaction and operational excellence
• Deliver exceptional customer service, fostering loyalty and generating referrals
• Maintain organised administration and uphold housekeeping standards for a professional work environment

Helpful skills and qualifications

• Solid experience in offering finance and insurance solutions to customers, with a thorough understanding of FCA compliance and regulations
• Proven expertise in supervising and managing the end-to-end sales process
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer experiences with energy, enthusiasm and professionalism
• Adaptable approach to tailoring finance packages that meet individual customer needs
• Demonstrated success in meeting deadlines and achieving targets, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised and the ability to multitask effectively, ensuring efficiency and attention to detail
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team.

Be part of something big Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail. But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do. Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.