Transaction Manager – Waylands Volvo Reading
Join an award-winning team where your growth is our priority.
As a six-time winner of the AM Dealer Group of the Year award, Waylands is built on a simple philosophy: our people are at the heart of our success. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for a dynamic and customer-focused Transaction Manager to join our thriving Volvo dealership in Reading.
Whether you are an established Transaction Manager or Used/New Car Sales Manager, this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a dealership that values talent, ambition, and diversity.
The Role: What will you do?
As a Transaction Manager, you will be a vital link between our sales team and our customers. Working collaboratively with the General Sales Manager and internal departments, you will help construct and close profitable deals while maintaining the exceptional customer satisfaction we are known for.
Your typical day will involve:
- Consultative Selling: Sitting down with customers to recommend and sell tailored finance options, insurance, and additional products while strictly adhering to FCA and company guidelines.
- Sales Leadership: Constructing compelling offers, second-facing customers, and actively coaching the sales team to maximize departmental performance.
- Strategic Management: Matching customer needs to the right finance sources, managing leads effectively, and assisting with financial forecasting.
- Operational Excellence: Promoting accurate order processing and timely vehicle deliveries to help achieve New and Used car targets.
- Stepping Up: Deputizing for the Sales Manager when required, giving you valuable hands-on leadership experience.
Who Are We Looking For?
- An excellent communicator with first-class presentation skills and a keen eye for detail.
- A professional with automotive showroom experience who understands how to support a sales team in closing deals smoothly.
- Someone who is already FCA accredited, or is eager and prepared to become accredited.
- A relationship-builder who collaborates effortlessly to ensure a seamless and swift journey for our customers.
What Do You Get in Return?
We recruit for talent over experience and love to promote from within. When you join Waylands, you get access to a fantastic range of benefits, development, and training:
- Earning Potential: Basic salary of £26,775 with a highly competitive OTE of up to £61,000.
- The Perks: A Company Car and discounted rates on vehicle parts and servicing.
- Time Off: 31 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays, some of which you will be required to cover).
- Schedule: A 5.5-day week on a set rota that includes weekends (45 hours per week).
- Wellbeing & Security: Access to a comprehensive benefits platform, an employee support program, a contributory pension scheme (for eligible staff), and Life Insurance (3x salary).
Waylands is an independent, family-owned group committed to building a diverse workforce. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because diverse views and ideas make our company stronger. If you are ready to accelerate your career, we would love to receive your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£61,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Automotive Sales: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
