Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 24/06/2025
Job Ref: 28457

Sales Finance Manager

Location: Hinckley
Salary: £36,000 - £70,000
Sector: Sales
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 28457

Job Description

Sales Manager
Location: Hinckley
Salary: £36,000 basic per annum, OTE £70,000, plus car
Days: 42.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
Ref: 28457

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Manager to join our busy CPU department. We’re now looking for an experienced Motor Finance Specialist to join our high-performing team in Hinckley. If you’re confident with funding solutions, well-versed in F&I regulations, and ready to increase your earning potential, this role is for you

Sales Manager Benefits
  • Excellent Bonus opportunities
  • Career progression and development opportunities
  • Company Pension
  • Company car
  • Long service recognition and loyalty incentives

Sales Manager Role
  • Lead and inspire a team of Business Managers to deliver outstanding customer service throughout the F&I (Finance & Insurance) journey.
  • Create a positive, high-performance culture that drives the team to exceed group F&I targets.
  • Act as the finance expert during the sales process, assisting customers in securing suitable funding solutions.
  • Manage a pipeline of finance leads and collaborate with sales and specialist teams.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with our panel of lenders, staying updated on their latest policies and systems.
  • Provide expert advice on finance products and identify opportunities to enhance revenue.
  • Be the go-to resource for all motor finance queries and support overall F&I performance.
  • Convert a high volume of inbound and outbound enquiries into appointments and successful sales.
  • Drive team performance while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, including the FCA conduct framework.
  • Monitor, coach, and develop team members through regular one-on-ones and performance reviews.
  • Liaise with internal departments to ensure seamless communication and business operations

Sales Manager Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Sales Manager, with a focus on maximising F&I revenue.
  • Strong track record in driving sales and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to overcome objections and apply solution-based selling techniques.
  • Exceptional leadership, coaching, and motivational skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
  • Confidence in handling performance-related challenges.
  • FCA accreditation (or a willingness to obtain).
  • A proactive, professional, and customer-focused attitude.

Consultant: William Olivier - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Service, Aftersales and Parts - Service Advisor, Warranty Advisor, Warranty Administrator, Aftersales Advisor, Service Team Manager, Senior Service Advisor, Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Parts Advisor, Parts Administrator, Parts Supervisor, Parts Managers.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.