Business Manager

Octane Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Holiday allowance

Maternity/paternity benefits

Pension scheme

Share incentive scheme

Car purchase program

Discounts

Training & progression

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is hiring a Business Manager for a main dealership in Bristol. The role covers Transaction Manager/Automotive Sales Manager responsibilities, focusing on maximising vehicle, finance and protection opportunities while maintaining compliant, high-quality customer journeys.

The ideal candidate will have proven management experience in automotive sales, strong knowledge of finance and insurance products, and a full UK driving licence with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Business Manager, Transaction Manager or within Automotive Sales Management.
• Strong understanding of automotive finance and insurance products.
• Good knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Team in maximising vehicle, finance and protection opportunities.
• Present finance, insurance, warranty and protection products clearly to customers.
• Tailor finance and protection options to individual customer requirements.
• Ensure sales are completed compliantly and meet regulatory standards.
• Drive departmental performance against agreed sales and finance targets.
• Deliver a professional and transparent customer journey.
• Build strong working relationships with customers and the wider Sales Team.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Sales management

Finance & insurance knowledge

Regulatory compliance understanding

Negotiation skills

Job description

Business Manager - Bristol

We are recruiting for an experienced Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Automotive Sales Manager to join a successful main dealership in Bristol. Applicants must have previous automotive Business Manager, Transaction Manager or sales management experience, strong knowledge of automotive finance, insurance and compliance, a Full UK Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK.

Location:Bristol

Salary:£35,000 basic

OTE:£60,000

Company Car:Included

Benefits:

• £55,000 OTE
• Company car
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Pension scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Colleague vehicle purchase and preferential servicing rates
• Cashback and major retailer discounts
• Ongoing training and structured career progression

Business Manager Role

• Support the Sales Team in maximising vehicle, finance and protection opportunities
• Present finance, insurance, warranty and protection products clearly to customers
• Tailor finance and protection options to individual customer requirements
• Ensure sales are completed compliantly and meet regulatory standards
• Drive departmental performance against agreed sales and finance targets
• Deliver a professional and transparent customer journey
• Build strong working relationships with customers and the wider Sales Team

Business Manager Requirements

• Previous experience as a Business Manager, Transaction Manager or within Automotive Sales Management
• Strong understanding of automotive finance and insurance products
• Good knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to perform within a fast-paced, target-driven dealership
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK

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