Business / Transaction Manager

Salary/rate:£28,000 – £33,000 basic salary with £60,000+ OTE
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Cheshire
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Turnover of staff
References on file:4938
Sector:Business/Transaction Manager
Post Date:May 14, 2026
Ref:4938
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About Profile

This candidate is a highly experienced automotive Business and Transaction Manager with a 30-year background across dealership sales, finance and senior management within the motor trade. Their career spans multiple areas of automotive retail including Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Head of Business and senior F&I-focused leadership roles within both prestige and volume dealership environments.

Throughout their career they have built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional finance performance, customer retention and dealership profitability. They have consistently achieved high penetration levels across finance products, GAP insurance, service plans and add-on products while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction and FCA compliance standards.

A major strength is their broad dealership knowledge and leadership experience. They have played key roles in launching and developing successful automotive retail operations, including supporting the establishment and growth of major dealership sites and helping new franchises achieve strong market performance from launch.

They are highly experienced managing customer finance journeys, second-facing deals and supporting sales teams to maximise profitability while ensuring customers receive a professional and compliant experience. Their commercial awareness and strong communication skills have helped them consistently rank highly for F&I performance within dealership networks.

Alongside finance expertise, they also bring strong operational management experience across dealership performance, customer retention, stock control and staff development. Their stable career history and progression through multiple management positions demonstrate reliability, professionalism and a long-standing commitment to the automotive sector.

Professional, commercially minded and highly customer-focused, they are now looking for a long-term Business or Transaction Manager opportunity within a progressive dealership group where they can continue driving finance performance and supporting sales operations.

Key Experience & Strengths

30 years’ automotive retail experience
Business Manager and Transaction Manager experience
Strong F&I and finance penetration performance
High GAP and service plan conversion rates
New and used vehicle sales operations
Motability accredited
FCA compliance and customer process management
Sales team support and deal second-facing
Customer retention and relationship management
Dealership operational leadership
Staff development and mentoring
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Business Manager or Transaction Manager role within a professional automotive dealership environment

Salary Expectations

£28,000 – £33,000 basic salary with £60,000+ OTE

Availability

4 weeks’ notice

Location

Looking for roles within up to 30 minutes of Runcorn

This candidate would be a strong addition to any dealership group seeking an experienced Business or Transaction Manager with excellent F&I knowledge, strong customer handling ability and a proven track record delivering high finance performance and dealership profitability within the motor trade sector.

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