Posted: 18/09/2026
Job Ref: 31536
Business Manager - Exeter
Job Description
Business Manager – ExeterWe are recruiting for an experienced Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Automotive Sales Manager to join a successful main dealership in Exeter. 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: Exeter
Salary: £35,000 basic
OTE: £55,000
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
- 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 Exeter, 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
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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.
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.