Zone Manager - Automotive Finance

Area Sales Manager – South West – Global Bank & Automotive Finance Provider

Field Based – You need to be based in and around these areas ideally – Bristol, South Wales, Plymouth and Exeter

• £35,000 – £40,000 Basic (plus £5,000 booster)
• £10,000+ bonus
• Company car – EV/hybrid
• Private healthcare, generous pension and additional benefits

Background:

This mobility provider has seen significant growth over the last couple of years which has been further developed as a result of a major merger.

Offering a full funding solution to their dealer partners, they are continuing to see massive results in 2023 despite a challenging market.

As a result, they are looking for a hire into a newly created division that will be working with the franchise dealer network to provide prime finance solutions.

About The Opportunity:

Reporting into the National Sales Manager the Area Sales Manager will have a proven track record of commercial sales from within the automotive finance or dealer services industry.

Once settled you will become the go to contact for everything finance related across the dealer network. Offering prime funding to franchise dealers, large independents and car supermarkets.

You will also be a dynamic and driven sales person who enjoys the thrill of presenting and closing deals. You will be expected to manage and develop a portfolio of dealerships and to ultimately increase the finance penetration throughout your network.

Enthusiasm and relationship building is a necessity to succeed in this role, as well as understanding the automotive industry and requirements.

About You:

• A proven relationship manager with a passion for forging relationships with automotive retailers
• A proactive worker who is self-motivated and capable of running a field-based territory.
• Someone that is confident presenting to all levels of stakeholders in the dealer space.
• Strong selling, negotiating, reporting and commercial skills.
• Full UK driving license and prepared to travel across the UK

***Whilst automotive finance experience would be beneficial. I will happily consider individuals with a good commercial dealer services background, that are willing to get stuck in a learn a new sector***