Business Manager

Vertu Motors plc; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced Business Manager to join their successful team. The role involves supporting sales operations, managing customer interactions, and achieving performance targets in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a strong understanding of finance and insurance products, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 and an OTE of £55,000, combined with a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday and ongoing training.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Online cashback and discounts

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a Business Manager or sales management role, preferably in automotive.
• Strong understanding of financial and insurance regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full and valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales operation and maximize performance.
• Manage daily sales activity and engage with customers.
• Build and present customer proposals professionally.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service oriented

Job description

Vertu MINI Bridgwater

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Manager to join the successful team at Vertu MINI Bridgwater.

At Vertu Motors, we invest heavily in our colleaguesfutures and are proud to offer an industry‑leading remuneration package, including a basic salary of £35,000, an OTE of £55,000, company car, and an excellent range of benefits.

The Role

As Business Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the sales operation and maximising performance across the department. You will be responsible for building and presenting customer proposals following qualification from the sales team, ensuring every experience is professional, compliant and customer‑focused.

A strong understanding of finance and insurance products and associated regulations is essential, allowing you to provide accurate information and uphold the highest compliance standards.

You will actively support the delivery of the Group’s controlled ActiveSales process, helping to drive department performance and achieve agreed targets. This will include managing daily sales activity, engaging directly with customers through first‑ and second‑facing interactions, and supporting sales colleagues to successfully sell new and used vehicles alongside a range of add‑on products, including finance, paint protection, warranties and insurances.

About You

You will be an organised, resilient professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is confident working under pressure. Strong relationship‑building and negotiation skills are essential, alongside excellent communication and the ability to use your own initiative.

To be successful in this role, you will also have:

• Previous experience in a Business Manager or sales management role, fromwithin the automotive industry
• A strong understanding of financial and insurance regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A professional, customer‑focused approach with a passion for delivering outstanding service
• The ability to manage customer interactions efficiently and effectively
• A full and valid UK driving licence

Why Join Vertu?

We are proud to be the motor retailer that invests more in our colleagues’ personal development than any other. Successful candidates will benefit from ongoing training, clear career progression and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday (rising with length of service) plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform with cashback and discounts at major retailers
• Preferential service rates
• Colleague purchase scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Additional Information

If your application is successful, pre‑employment checks will be completed prior to your start date. These include verification of recent employment, credit history and a criminal record check.