BUSINESS MANAGER

Job Introduction

Pentagon Motor Group have an amazing new career opportunity available for a Business Manager to join their Oldham team! This position will allow you the variety of working with New, Used and Motability vehicles all from within a large Main Dealer.

Do You Have

• Previous senior sales experience?
• A proven track record in product & finance sales?
• A successful background in exceeding customer expectations?

If the answers are YES, you may be the person we are looking for!

Benefits

• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme.
• Discounted days out with family and friends.
• Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.
• Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications.
• Manufacturer specific training.
• Salary Finance.
• 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Team member Pension Scheme contributions.
• Friends & family Customer Referral Payments.
• Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.

What will you be doing?

Pentagon Oldham are looking for an experienced Motor Industry professional to identify, based on individual suitability and requirements, appropriate funding and insurance options for customers and meet agreed profitability targets. As a Company, we place a strong focus on customer care and satisfaction which is paramount to meet and exceed sales targets. Your excellent interpersonal skills will ensure that the department has a strong customer focus and you must therefore be an excellent communicator who is firm, fair, assertive and highly professional.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with customers quickly and easily and treat customers fairly.
• Monitor finance and insurance performance against budget; identify and address shortfalls.
• Assist management in planning, forecasting trends, and revising plans for the dealership on an ongoing basis.
• Work with management to coach and develop the skills of the team to achieve business objectives.
• Qualify customers’ demands and needs so the most appropriate insurance products are recommended.
• Log all activity to monitor performance, measure outcomes and provide regular feedback to the Sales Manager & General Manager.

The working hours for this are 5 days per week on sales rota including weekends.

Who are we looking for?

• Have experience in target driven, Motor Trade sales.
• Show the ability to organise, prioritise and reprioritise workloads.
• Possess good negotiation skills and have the ability to tailor presentations to individual customer needs.
• Demonstrate and ensure compliance with our operating processes as well as industry regulations and legislation.
• Lead by example and motivate the team, ensuring that this is demonstrated throughout the department, irrespective of the volume of work within the department at any one time.
• Have up to date knowledge of vehicle legislation, consumer legislation and trade practices with strong, relevant and practical knowledge of modern business methods and controls.
• Demonstrate a positive and energetic attitude to work.
• Be hungry to achieve and exceed targets.
• Hold a full, UK driving licence.

The successful applicant must agree to a Basic Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures. Employment will be offered to the successful applicant subject to a satisfactory Disclosure report.

Why choose us?

At Pentagon, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Our values are chosen and driven by our colleagues, incorporating trust, respect, integrity, and communication, to create and maintain a positive, collaborative culture. Our vision is that by embracing the perspectives and talents of every individual, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive automotive industry for generations to come.