Used Car Sales Business Manager

Williams Motor Co (Holdings) Ltd; Trafford; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BMW Accreditation

Training & Coaching

Career progression

Staff discounts

Generous annual leave

Pension & life cover

Healthcare (Medicash)

EAP & wellbeing

Job summary

Williams Motor Co (Holdings) Ltd is seeking a commercially driven Used Car Sales Business Manager to lead finance and insurance processes, support the sales team, and ensure compliant, transparent customer outcomes. The role offers progression within a premium automotive business and a competitive OTE with potential earnings up to £78,000.

The position features a 5-day pattern with 2-week rotating shifts and alternate Saturdays, plus extensive training, accreditation with BMW, and generous

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Business Manager or senior sales role within automotive retail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance and insurance process for new car sales.
• Support the sales team to achieve strong commercial and customer outcomes.
• Ensure full FCA/regulatory compliance.
• Maximise profitability through value‑added products and services.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Finance handling

Leadership

Compliance awareness

Customer relationships

FCA awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Average 5 day week | 1‑in‑2 Saturdays | OTE £58,000

Here at Williams, our Used Car Sales Business Managers play a key role in driving both commercial performance and customer trust, balancing sales excellence with compliance, professionalism and long‑term customer relationships.

This is an influential role within our sales management team, offering responsibility, progression and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Earnings and progression

You’ll earn a competitive salary with a realistic commission structure, delivering OTE of £58,000, with the opportunity to overachieve and earn up to £78,000.

Working Pattern

You will work a 2-week rotating shift pattern, an average of 5 days a week and you’ll only work every other weekend!

About the Business Manager Role

As UsedCar Sales Business Manager, you’ll work closely with the Sales Manager and wider sales team to maximise performance, manage finance and insurance processes, and ensure customers receive a confident, transparent buying experience.

You’ll take ownership of financial compliance, profitability and customer outcomes, supporting both team development and business performance in line with our premium standards.

What you’ll be doing as a Business Manager

• Managing the finance and insurance process for new car sales
• Supporting the sales team to achieve strong commercial and customer outcomes
• Ensuring full compliance with FCA and regulatory requirements
• Maximising profitability through value-added products and services
• Working closely with leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a Business Manager or senior sales role within automotive retail
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing finance and insurance processes
• A professional, customer‑focused approach with high compliance standards
• The ability to influence, support and develop a sales team
• FCA awareness
• A full UK driving licence

What we offer

• Full Business Manager Accreditation with BMW

• Extensive training and ongoing coaching
• Clear career progression opportunities across Williams Motor Group
• Prestige staff car options and staff discounts across the Group
• Modern facilities and a professional, supportive team environment
• Generous annual leave - 30 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays), rising to 35 days with length of service
• £1,000 employee referral bonus for introducing great people to the business
• Medicash healthcare scheme to support everyday health costs
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support, advice and counselling
• Wellbeing courses and support to help you look after your physical and mental health
• Company pension scheme and life assurance cover for long‑term security
• Employee reward and recognition schemes celebrating great performance
• Annual Williams summer staff event and children’s Christmas party

Why work for Williams

Starting out in 1909, Williams has grown as a family business into much more than just a place to buy a car.

We’re proud of our people, our heritage and our core beliefs and we’re always looking for talented, driven individuals to help shape our next chapter.

Interested?

If you’re a commercially driven Business Manager who values professionalism, compliance and strong customer relationships, and you’re looking to take the next step within a premium automotive business we’d love to hear from you.