Business Manager


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4JY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Business / Transaction Manager – Walton-on-Thames

We are recruiting for an experienced Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Senior Sales Executive ready to progress into management for a 12-month maternity cover position in Walton-on-Thames. Applicants must have previous automotive sales experience, strong Finance & Insurance and compliance knowledge, a Full UK Driving Licence and the right to work in the UK.

Job Details:

Location: Walton-on-Thames

Salary: £35,000 basic

OTE: £65,000

Contract: 12-month maternity cover

Hours: 44 hours per week on a rota basis – Monday to Friday 9:00am–6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm and Sunday 11:00am–3:00pm

Reference: 31603

Business Manager Company Benefits

- Company car

- Generous annual leave increasing with length of service

- Enhanced family leave

- 24/7 GP and wellbeing support

- Eyecare vouchers

- Dental insurance and critical illness cover options

- Flexible life assurance options

- Techscheme for technology purchases

- Discounted gym memberships

- Retail and lifestyle discounts

- Financial wellbeing tools

- Training, coaching and career development

Business / Transaction Manager Role

- Support Sales Executives and drive dealership sales performance

- Identify suitable customer finance and insurance options while maintaining a compliant sales process

- Monitor Finance & Insurance performance against dealership expectations

- Coach and develop the Sales Team to achieve business objectives

- Support management with planning, forecasting and dealership performance

- Maintain strong product and regulatory knowledge

- Monitor sales activity and provide regular performance feedback to management

Business / Transaction Manager Requirements

- Previous automotive sales experience – essential

- Experience as a Business Manager, Transaction Manager or Senior Sales Executive would be suitable

- Strong understanding of automotive Finance & Insurance products

- Good knowledge of compliance and treating customers fairly

- Confident coaching and supporting Sales Executives

- Strong commercial awareness and performance focus

- Comfortable monitoring results, planning and forecasting

- Full UK Driving Licence – essential

- Right to work in the UK

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Business / Transaction Manager vacancy in Walton-on-Thames, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

This opportunity could suit an established Automotive Business Manager or Transaction Manager, as well as an experienced Senior Sales Executive looking to take the next step into dealership management.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Robert Samuels

Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this Business / Transaction Manager role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Senior Sales Executive, Sales Executive, Car Sales Executive, Vehicle Sales Executive and Automotive Sales Executive roles across the UK.

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