Octane Recruitment Ltd

Business Manager

BS4 3BD

Key information

Pay
£35,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
24 Sep 2026
Closing date
23 Oct 2026

About this role

Business Manager – Bristol

We are recruiting for an experienced Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Automotive Sales Manager to join a successful main dealership in Bristol. Applicants must have previous automotive Business Manager, Transaction Manager or sales management experience, strong knowledge of automotive finance, insurance and compliance, a Full UK Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK.

Location

Bristol

Salary

£35,000 basic

OTE

£60,000

Company Car

Included

Benefits

  • £55,000 OTE
  • Company car
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Pension scheme
  • Share Incentive Scheme
  • Colleague vehicle purchase and preferential servicing rates
  • Cashback and major retailer discounts
  • Ongoing training and structured career progression

Business Manager Role

  • Support the Sales Team in maximising vehicle, finance and protection opportunities
  • Present finance, insurance, warranty and protection products clearly to customers
  • Tailor finance and protection options to individual customer requirements
  • Ensure sales are completed compliantly and meet regulatory standards
  • Drive departmental performance against agreed sales and finance targets
  • Deliver a professional and transparent customer journey
  • Build strong working relationships with customers and the wider Sales Team

Business Manager Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Business Manager, Transaction Manager or within Automotive Sales Management
  • Strong understanding of automotive finance and insurance products
  • Good knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to perform within a fast-paced, target-driven dealership
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Business Manager vacancy in Bristol, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant

Jack Adams – Octane Recruitment

SWOJ

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

If this Business Manager role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Automotive Sales Manager, Car Sales Executive, Vehicle Sales Executive and Automotive Sales Executive roles across the UK.