Octane Recruitment Ltd
Business Manager
Hinckley LE10 3DJ
Key information
- Pay
- £40,000 to £70,000 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 27 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Nov 2026
About this role
Business Manager – Hinckley
We are recruiting for an experienced Business Manager, Automotive Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Sales Controller to join a busy used car supermarket in Hinckley. Applicants must have previous automotive sales experience, including finance and add-on product sales, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Previous Business Manager or Transaction Manager experience is preferred, although experienced senior automotive sales professionals will also be considered.
Location
Hinckley, Leicestershire
Salary
£35,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission
OTE
£70,000+
Company Car
Provided
Hours
42.5 hours per week | Every Saturday and Sunday essential, with 2 days off during the week
Monday to Friday
Rota basis between 10
00am–9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am–8:00pm
Sunday
10:00am–6:00pm
Ref
WOOJ | 31838
Why Apply?
- £70,000+ OTE with uncapped commission
- Company car
- 28 days annual leave
- High volume of customer appointments and sales leads provided
- Busy, established used car supermarket
- Strong finance and additional product sales opportunities
- Career development and progression
Business Manager Role
- Second-face customers and support Sales Executives in closing vehicle sales
- Maximise finance penetration and additional product opportunities
- Present finance products professionally and in line with FCA regulations
- Structure deals, handle objections and negotiate effectively
- Coach Sales Executives to improve conversion rates and sales performance
- Monitor finance performance and support branch sales targets
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all sales activity meets compliance requirements
Business Manager Requirements
- Previous automotive sales experience, including finance and additional product sales
- Experience as a Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Sales Controller is preferred
- Experienced senior automotive sales professionals will also be considered
- Strong closing, negotiation and objection-handling skills
- Good understanding of FCA compliance and automotive finance
- Ability to coach Sales Executives and maximise sales opportunities
- Full UK Driving Licence and right to work in the UK
- Must be available to work every Saturday and Sunday, with 2 days off during the week
How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Business Manager vacancy in Hinckley, 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
Billy Olivier – Octane Recruitment
Ref
WOOJ | 31838
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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