Transaction Manager

The Solution Auto; Brentford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Five-day week

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Solution Automotive Recruitment is seeking a Transaction Manager for a flagship Brentford dealership. You will support Sales Executives, structure deals, and drive finance and insurance performance to maximise profitability.

The role requires proven franchise dealership experience, strong automotive finance knowledge, and a track record of profitable deals. You’ll coach the showroom team, ensure FCA compliance, and help deliver an outstanding customer journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in a franchised dealership is essential.
• Strong understanding of automotive finance and F&I products.
• Proven ability to structure profitable deals and drive profitability.

Responsibilities

• Structuring vehicle deals to maximise profitability.
• Driving finance, warranty and ancillary product penetration.
• Coaching and motivating Sales Executives to improve conversion and close rates.
• Ensuring FCA compliance and dealership processes.
• Maintaining accurate deal documentation and records.
• Delivering an exceptional customer journey from enquiry to handover.
• Collaborating with the Sales Manager to hit targets.

Skills

Franchise dealership experience

F&I product knowledge

Negotiation skills

Job description

Transaction Manager

Franchised Motor Dealership - Brentford

We're working with a flagship automotive retailer that is looking to strengthen its sales leadership team with the appointment of a commercially driven Transaction Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-volume, well-established dealership where you'll play a pivotal role in maximising profitability, supporting the sales team, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

As Transaction Manager, you'll be responsible for supporting the Sales Executives throughout the sales process, ensuring every deal is structured effectively while driving finance and insurance performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Structuring vehicle deals to maximise front and back-end profitability.
• Driving finance, warranty and ancillary product penetration.
• Supporting, coaching and motivating Sales Executives to improve conversion and close rates.
• Ensuring all sales are fully compliant with FCA regulations and dealership processes.
• Maintaining accurate deal documentation and administrative standards.
• Delivering an exceptional customer journey from enquiry through to handover.
• Working closely with the Sales Manager to achieve dealership targets and objectives.

We're looking for an experienced automotive professional who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Transaction Manager, Business Manager or similar role within a franchised dealership (essential).
• A strong understanding of automotive finance, F&I products and deal structuring.
• A proven track record of delivering strong profitability and finance performance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A commercial mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven showroom environment.

What's on Offer

• 35,000 basic salary (potentially higher depending on experience)
• Realistic OTE of 55,000 to 85,000, depending on performance and experience.
• Company car
• Five-day working week with weekends on a rota.
• The opportunity to join a respected dealer group with genuine career progression.

If you're an experienced Transaction Manager ready for your next challenge in West London, we'd love to hear from you.

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission