Retail Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Retail Manager, Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Automotive Business Manager to join a busy main dealership in Liverpool. Applicants must have previous automotive retail management experience, particularly in finance and insurance (F&I), hold a Full Clean UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK.

Location

Liverpool

Salary

£30,000 Basic + Bonus

OTE

£55,000

Hours

Permanent, Full Time

Why Apply?

• £55,000 OTE
• Company Car option
• 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 with service
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Industry-leading training and career progression
• Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts and labour
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Dentist on Demand access
• Optional healthcare cash plans

Retail Manager / Business Manager Role

• Advise customers on vehicle finance, insurance and additional products while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Manage F&I performance, monitor targets and maximise dealership profitability
• Build customer relationships and recommend suitable finance and insurance solutions
• Support dealership management with sales planning, forecasting and business strategy
• Coach and develop Sales Executives to improve finance penetration and overall performance
• Monitor departmental results and provide regular performance updates to the General Manager
• Ensure all transactions meet FCA regulations and dealership compliance standards

Retail Manager / Business Manager Requirements

• Previous experience as a Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Retail Manager within the automotive industry
• Strong knowledge of automotive finance and insurance products
• Understanding of FCA compliance and dealership sales processes
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to achieve targets and manage competing priorities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Retail Manager / Business Manager vacancy in Liverpool, 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

Al-Amin Abiru – Octane Recruitment

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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.

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