Business Manager – Vehicle Rental & Leasing (Start-Up Leadership Role)
Location: The Parklands, Loughborough Road, Costock, Leicestershire, LE12 6XB
Salary: Starting £35000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time
Are you an ambitious, results-driven leader with a proven track record in the vehicle rental or leasing industry? Do you have the expertise, industry contacts, and drive to build a business from the ground up? If so, we want to hear from you.
We are launching an exciting new vehicle rental and leasing division as a strategic extension of our highly successful used car dealership and vehicle maintenance group. To spearhead this venture, we’re looking for a hands-on Business Manager to take full ownership of developing and scaling the business.
About the Role
As Business Manager, you will lead the end-to-end setup, development, and operation of our vehicle rental and leasing business. Working closely with our in-house team (marketing, development, operations), you’ll be responsible for launching and growing this bolt-on business with the full backing of an established brand and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of the business operations – from strategy to execution
- Develop and implement competitive pricing models and sales strategies
- Manage, monitor, and optimise vehicle inventory and availability
- Lead the sales cycle – from lead generation to client onboarding and retention
- Drive customer service excellence and uphold company reputation and values
- Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to drive brand awareness and leads
- Forecast growth, identify opportunities, and recruit additional team members as the business expands
- Ensure compliance, documentation, and operational integrity across all processes
About You
- Proven experience in vehicle rental, leasing, or fleet management
- Strong industry network and supplier/partner relationships
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build a business from scratch
- Commercially savvy – you know how to price, promote, and sell
- Computer literate and comfortable using fleet/rental management systems
- A natural leader – organised, driven, and customer-focused
- A track record of delivering results and working at pace
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Performance-related bonuses
- Employee discounts across vehicle sales, servicing, and rentals
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Supportive, entrepreneurial environment with room to grow your own team
- The backing of a well-established and respected motor group
Ready to Build Something Great?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a new business venture with full support and investment behind you. If you’re passionate about vehicles, have the experience to lead, and the hunger to grow something successful – apply now and let’s get started.
Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the right person to lead this venture.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Starting From £26000 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Loughborough LE12 6XB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Direct sales: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Pay: £26,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
