Business Manager

OTE GBP £60,000.00/Yr. Overview Glasgow Volvo, 44 hours per week: Mon – Fri 9am-6pm (weekends on rota basis). Salary: Basic £35,000 OTE £60,000 We are recruiting for an exciting role of a Business Manager to join our luxury dealership in Glasgow Volvo. As Business Manager / Transaction Manager, you will support the Sales Team to identify, based on individual customers\’ suitability and requirements, appropriate vehicle, funding, and additional products if required. You will report to Forrest, our General Manager, who is positive, friendly, and experienced, here to support you in achieving the best results. You will ensure the sales process is fully compliant, meets profitability targets, and provides customers with a premium service throughout. Responsible for building and presenting deals to the customer following qualification from the Sales Team. Understanding all aspects of financial and insurance product regulations to ensure accurate information during negotiations. Building rapport with customers quickly and fairly. Monitoring finance performance against budget; identifying and addressing shortfalls. Assisting management in planning, forecasting trends, and revising dealership plans. Coaching and developing team skills to achieve business objectives. Qualifying customer demands and needs to recommend appropriate products. Logging all activity to monitor performance, measure outcomes, and provide feedback to the General Manager. Previous management experience within the automotive industry is essential. We seek someone with excellent relationship-building, customer-facing, and negotiating skills. Proven success in coaching and developing people in the Motor Trade industry is required. The candidate must be honest, respectful, and have strong integrity. A full UK Driving Licence is necessary for insurance purposes. About us Lookers is one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 manufacturers, with over 150 franchised dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We value our employees\’ hard work and offer an industry-leading benefits package, including competitive salaries, holidays that increase with service, car schemes, critical illness cover, Life Assurance, Smart Health access, mental health support, enhanced parental leave, and potential company car and bonuses for some roles. We invest in manufacturer brand and management training to support career growth. Our team is dedicated, and we celebrate success through our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. Join us and be part of a progressive, inclusive environment. Lookers is an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-free workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work and reach their potential. Upon successful application, relevant employment checks will be conducted, including verifying recent employment, address, credit history, criminal record, and driving license. If your skills and experience match our requirements, please apply today. Our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you. #J-18808-Ljbffr