Business Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Training & development

Rewards platform discounts

Colleague vehicle purchase scheme

Share incentive scheme

Company pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Job summary

Holt Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Business Manager for an established Bristol dealership. You will drive automotive finance/insurance packages, collaborate closely with the Sales team, and ensure compliant, customer-focused service with a company car and attractive benefits.

The role requires a proven track record in automotive sales leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to exceed targets while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as Automotive Business Manager or F&I/Sales Manager within a franchised dealership.
• Strong knowledge of automotive finance and insurance products.
• Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets while delivering high standards of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Build, present and convert finance and insurance solutions to meet customer needs.
• Ensure all F&I transactions comply with regulations and procedures.
• Support delivery of the dealership's sales processes.
• Drive departmental performance to meet and exceed targets.
• Build strong customer relationships and deliver exceptional service.
• Promote related products including warranties and insurance.

Skills

Automotive Finance

F&I Knowledge

Sales Management

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation Skills

Customer Relationship

Job description

Business Manager Bristol OTE up to £60,000 | Company Car | Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Automotive Business Manager looking for your next career move? We are recruiting for a motivated and commercially driven Business Manager to join an established dealership in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful sales team, with a competitive remuneration package, a company car and outstanding opportunities for professional development.

You’ll play a key role in helping customers find the right finance and insurance solutions while driving dealership performance and delivering exceptional customer service.

What's on offer?

• Competitive basic salary with OTE up to £60,000.
• Company car.
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and development with clear career progression.
• Access to an online rewards platform offering cashback and retailer discounts.
• Preferential servicing rates.
• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme.
• Share incentive scheme.
• Company pension.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

As Business Manager, you will work closely with the Sales team to maximise sales opportunities, present tailored finance and insurance packages and ensure customers receive suitable products that meet their individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building, presenting and converting finance and insurance solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Ensuring all finance and insurance transactions comply with relevant regulations and company procedures.
• Supporting the effective delivery of the dealership's sales processes.
• Driving departmental performance to achieve and exceed agreed targets.
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Supporting the Sales team in maximising new and used vehicle sales.
• Promoting relevant additional products, including finance, warranties, paint protection and insurance products.
• Maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction, transparency and regulatory compliance.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve dealership objectives and maximise profitability.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience as an Automotive Business Manager, F&I Manager or Sales Manager, preferably within a franchised dealership.
• A strong understanding of automotive finance and insurance products.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A proven ability to achieve sales targets while maintaining high standards of customer service.
• A genuine commitment to delivering positive customer outcomes.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• Compliance and Customer CareIntegrity, transparency and responsible selling are central to this position.

You’ll be expected to act in customers' best interests, recommend appropriate products and ensure that all sales activities meet the required regulatory and compliance standards.

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include employment history verification, references, credit checks and criminal record checks.

Ongoing fit-and-proper-person assessments may also apply.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Business Manager to join an established dealership in Bristol, with an attractive earning potential, a company car and a comprehensive benefits package.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on dealership performance, develop your career and work within a professional environment that values customer satisfaction and employee development.