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ASI Recruitment Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ASI Recruitment Ltd is assisting a respected franchise main dealer in Eastbourne to recruit an experienced Retail / Business Manager. You’ll oversee the sales process from proposal to handover, present finance products, maximise finance penetration and coach the sales team to hit targets, while delivering a high-quality customer experience and maintaining FCA compliance.

This 5‑day week role offers a basic salary up to £35,000 with an OTE of £50,000+ and career progression within the established

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Manager within an automotive dealership or franchised operation.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle finance and associated products.
• Track record of achieving sales and profit targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Professional, energetic and target-driven with strong compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Managing the sales process from proposal through to vehicle handover.
• Presenting and selling finance and associated products.
• Maximising finance penetration and profitability.
• Coaching and supporting the sales team to achieve commercial targets.
• Ensuring customers receive a first-class buying experience.
• Maintaining FCA standards and compliance.
• Working with the Sales Manager and dealership team to drive KPIs.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Compliance awareness

Job description

“If you’re ready to raise the bar, this could be your next move.”

Retail / Business Manager

Basic salary up to £35,000 | OTE £50,000+ | 5-day working week

We’re looking for an experienced Automotive Business Manager to join a successful franchise main dealer in Eastbourne.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded professional who knows how to maximise finance, insurance and ancillary product opportunities while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

If you’re currently working as a Car Sales Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Sales Controller and are looking for your next challenge with a respected main dealer, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As Retail / Business Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the sales team and maximising every customer opportunity. You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the sales process from proposal through to vehicle handover
• Presenting and selling finance and associated products
• Maximising finance penetration and profitability
• Coaching and supporting the sales team to achieve commercial targets
• Ensuring customers receive a first-class buying experience
• Maintaining excellent compliance and FCA standards
• Working closely with the Sales Manager and wider dealership team
• Driving performance against agreed KPIs and financial objectives

About You

We’re looking for someone with proven experience as a Business Manager within a franchised or independent automotive dealership.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an automotive Business Manager role
• Strong knowledge of vehicle finance and associated products
• A proven track record of achieving sales and profit targets
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to build rapport and influence customers
• A professional, energetic and target-driven approach
• Excellent attention to detail and compliance awareness

Most importantly, you’ll be a people person who enjoys winning business, supporting colleagues and delivering outstanding customer service.

What’s On Offer

• Basic salary up to £35,000, depending on experience
• 5-day working week
• Opportunity to develop your career within an established franchise main dealer
• A professional and supportive working environment

Location

Eastbourne, East Sussex