Business Manager

Pentagon Motor Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Loughborough is seeking a Business Manager to enhance customer experience while achieving profitability targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Motor Trade sales, possess excellent communication skills, and be adept at managing customer relations. This full-time position offers an OTE of £65,000, a company vehicle, and numerous benefits. Candidates must have a valid UK driving licence and undergo a Basic Disclosure under DBS procedures.

Benefits

31 days holiday per year

Discounted retail offers

Fully funded qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in target-driven Motor Trade sales.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads.
• Good negotiation skills to tailor presentations.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with customers quickly and easily.
• Monitor finance and insurance performance against budget.
• Assist management in planning and forecasting performance.

Skills

Motor Trade sales experience

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Job description

# Business Manager## Job IntroductionPentagon Motor Group have an amazing new career opportunity available for a Business Manager to join their Loughborough 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:If the answers are YES, you may be the person we are looking for!When you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:* 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.We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our Team.Pentagon Loughborough 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 will include;* Naturally building rapport with customers quickly and easily and able to treat customers fairly* Monitoring finance and insurance performance against budget; identifying and addressing shortfalls* Assisting management in planning, forecasting trends, and revising plans for the dealership on an ongoing basis* Working with management to coach and develop the skills of the team to achieve business objectives.* Qualifying customer’s demands and needs so the most appropriate insurance products are recommended* Logging all activity to monitor performance, measure outcomes and provide regular feedback to the Sales Manager & General ManagerThe working hours for this is 5 days per week on sales rota including weekendsThe successful candidate will:* 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.*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 we believe 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.For more information on why becoming a member of the Pentagon Motor Group team is an amazing career choice head over to our website!https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment### Business Manager* **Salary** OTE 65,000 + company vehicle + Great company Benefits* Annual* **Job Reference** ukmotus/TP/13162/1834* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 22 February, 2026* **Job Category** Sales* **Business Unit** PMG Loughborough Vauxhall* **Location** Loughborough, United Kingdom* 23 January, 2026