Retail​/Business Manager

Retail / Business Manager Franchise Main Dealer | Eastbourne

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.

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

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
• Strong commercial awareness
• 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.

• Basic salary up to £35,000, depending on experience
• OTE £50,000
• 5-day working week
• Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6:00pm
• Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
• 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to develop your career within an established franchise main dealer
• A professional and supportive working environment

Eastbourne, East Sussex

We’re keen to speak with experienced candidates who are ready to take the next step in their automotive career.

If this role isn't quite right but you're looking for something else in the automotive sector, please get in touch — at ASI Automotive Recruitment we're committed to finding the right opportunity for you. We also offer a £75 voucher referral reward if you recommend a candidate who we successfully place.

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