Business Manager

Octane Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Business Manager or equivalent to join a busy used car supermarket in Hinckley. You will lead automotive sales operations, working with Sales Executives to close vehicle sales and maximise finance and add-on product penetration.

The role requires strong FCA-compliant finance handling, superb negotiation and coaching skills, and a willingness to work Saturdays and Sundays as part of a 42.5-hour week. A company car and 28 days leave are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive sales experience, including finance and additional product sales.
• Experience as a Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Sales Controller is preferred.
• Experienced senior automotive sales professionals will also be considered.
• Strong closing, negotiation and objection-handling skills.
• Good understanding of FCA compliance and automotive finance.
• Full UK Driving Licence and right to work in the UK.
• Must be available to work every Saturday and Sunday, with 2 days off during the week.

Responsibilities

• Second-face customers and support Sales Executives in closing vehicle sales
• Maximise finance penetration and additional product opportunitiesPresent finance products professionally and in line with FCA regulations
• Structure deals, handle objections and negotiate effectively
• Coach Sales Executives to improve conversion rates and sales performance
• Monitor finance performance and support branch sales targets
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all sales activity meets compliance requirements

Skills

Closing skills

Negotiation

Objection handling

Finance sales

Product sales

Coaching sales team

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Business Manager, Automotive Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Sales Controller to join a busy used car supermarket in Hinckley. Applicants must have previous automotive sales experience, including finance and add-on product sales, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Previous Business Manager or Transaction Manager experience is preferred, although experienced senior automotive sales professionals will also be considered.

Company Car: Provided

Hours: 42.5 hours per week | Every Saturday and Sunday essential, with 2 days off during the week

Monday to Friday: Rota basis between 10:00am-9:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am-8:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm

Ref: WOOJ | 31838

Why Apply?

• £70,000+ OTE with uncapped commission
• Company car
• 28 days annual leave
• High volume of customer appointments and sales leads provided
• Strong finance and additional product sales opportunities
• Career development and progression

Business Manager Role

• Second-face customers and support Sales Executives in closing vehicle sales
• Maximise finance penetration and additional product opportunitiesPresent finance products professionally and in line with FCA regulations
• Structure deals, handle objections and negotiate effectively
• Coach Sales Executives to improve conversion rates and sales performance
• Monitor finance performance and support branch sales targets
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all sales activity meets compliance requirements

Business Manager Requirements

• Previous automotive sales experience, including finance and additional product sales
• Experience as a Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Sales Controller is preferred
• Experienced senior automotive sales professionals will also be considered
• Strong closing, negotiation and objection-handling skills
• Good understanding of FCA compliance and automotive financeAbility to coach Sales Executives and maximise sales opportunities
• Full UK Driving Licence and right to work in the UK
• Must be available to work every Saturday and Sunday, with 2 days off during the week

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Ref: WOOJ | 31838