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Permanent

Business Manager

Perfect Placement
Bristol
money-bag £35000 - £60000/annum
Posted: 02 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 22 October 2026
Ref: 225635212

We are seeking a highly skilled and committed Business Manager on behalf of our client, a reputable franchise-approved car dealership located in South East Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a well-established team and contribute to the dealership’s ongoing success.

Benefits for the successful Business Manager:

  • Competitive basic salary, negotiable based on experience
  • Uncapped on-target earnings exceeding £60,000 per annum
  • Personal company car
  • 33 days’ annual leave, with a day in lieu for bank holidays worked
  • Full manufacturer-approved training
  • Workplace pension with enhanced employer contributions
  • Vehicle purchase, servicing, and repair discounts for colleagues and their families
  • Access to an online rewards platform offering cashback and discount deals
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Opportunity to work with a long-standing, trusted automotive retailer in the UK

Duties of the Business Manager: 

  • Build and present car sales finance deals to customers following qualification from the sales team
  • Ensure compliance with all financial and insurance product regulations, providing accurate information
  • Establish rapport quickly and effectively with customers, treating customers fairly
  • Monitor finance performance against targets and identify areas for improvement
  • Work closely with management to coach and develop team skills to meet business objectives
  • Log activities accurately to monitor performance and measure outcomes
  • Maintain a strong brand focus and work independently to maximise sales opportunities
  • Manage time effectively, including occasional late finishes up to 7:00pm during business demand
  • Uphold FCA accreditation standards and demonstrate comprehensive understanding of financial legislation
  • Build lasting customer relationships, fostering loyalty and repeat business
  • Maintain a valid UK driving licence with minimal points

Requirements of the Business Manager:

  • Proven experience as a Business Manager or Sales Controller within a franchise-approved dealership
  • FCA accreditation and sound knowledge of financial legislation
  • Strong leadership skills and a results-driven attitude
  • Excellent customer relationship skills and professionalism
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Dedication to delivering high standards of service and compliance
  • Valid UK driving licence with no or minimal points

This Business Manager role offers a rewarding career with excellent benefits and the chance to work with a leading automotive retailer in South East Bristol. If you are motivated to succeed and meet the criteria outlined, we encourage you to apply.

Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bristol and South West England, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,700 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.

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