Are you an experienced Automotive Showroom / Business Manager or a driven Sales Executive looking for the next steps in your career? Are you looking for the next steps in your career with a forward-thinking franchise dealer group? If the answer is YES, Hartwell want to hear from you.

Hartwell are a leading multi-franchise retail motor group in the UK and have been trading successfully for 100 years. Operating 12 franchised dealerships across 11 locations, the company currently represents brands including Ford and Fiat.

Due to continuing growth, we are now seeking a Showroom / Business Manager to join the team at our Banbury dealership.

What will I be responsible for?

Reporting in to the Sales Manager, the Showroom Manager will be responsible for maximising the profitable sales of finance and insurance products. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Assisting in the closing of vehicle sales by providing finance products as an aid to selling. Hartwell offer Finance at 4.9% APR on used cars which makes Finance a very attractive proposition for customers. Unlike conventional Showroom/Business Manager roles there is no requirement to sell rate spread.
• Supporting Sales Executives during the sales process, engaging directly with customers at the appropriate time to assist in selling value added products.
• Administration of finance and Insurance business using approved providers.
• Ensuring F&I policies are followed by all employees when using finance and insurance products.
• Making sure compliance administration is satisfactorily completed for all customers.
• Making sure all customers are properly referred in the appropriate manner and handled by the Showroom Manager.
• The training and coaching of Sales Executives product sales.
• Overseeing all financial transactions and ideally personally receipting all payments.

As a Showroom Manager, you will be an outstanding Sales person and have up-to-date knowledge and relevant experience gained within the Commercial finance and insurance industry. You will also:

• Have an ability to build exceptional customer relationships and negotiate transactions.
• Have the ability to mentor and develop others while being regarded as a member of a team.
• Have an understanding of the legal, tax and fiscal implications of Finance and Insurance.

Rewards & Benefits

In return for your hard work as a Showroom Manager, you be entitled to a competitive basic salary and a range of excellent rewards including a company car, workplace pension, staff discounts, 22 days annual holiday.

We are looking for an experienced automotive professional who has the knowledge, skills, experience and outstanding track record in F&I to provide our customers with outstanding service. If you believe that this could be the ideal role for you, please click APPLY below to register your interest in the role of Showroom Manager!

Location: Banbury

Salary: OTE £35,000 - £50,000 + Company Car