Automotive Transaction Manager
Job Role:Transaction Manager
Town/City:Reading
Salary/Rate:Circa £30k Basic Salary (£60k+ OTE)
Sector:Sales
Job ref:311
Post Date:02.07.26
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Meet Our Recruiter
Charlotte Lightfoot
Automotive Recruiting Director
About the Role
- Prestige Main Dealership
- Based in Reading, Berkshire
- Circa £30k Basic Salary (£60k+ OTE)
- Company Car & Sundays Off
Monday Matters Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Automotive Transaction Manager for a high-performing automotive retail environment in Reading.
This is a key position within a strong leadership structure, working alongside an experienced Transaction Manager, a Used Car Controller, and a General Sales Manager, and supporting a team of 8 Sales Executives. The successful candidate will already have experience within automotive sales management or a similar senior dealership role and will play a vital part in driving finance penetration, profitability, compliance, and deal quality across the sales department.
You will be responsible for structuring and closing finance and insurance deals, supporting the sales process, and ensuring a seamless customer journey from enquiry through to handover.
Key Responsibilities:
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Structure and present finance, insurance, and add-on products in line with FCA regulations
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Maximise profit opportunities across vehicle sales while maintaining strong customer outcomes
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Support and guide a team of 8 Sales Executives in deal construction and second-facing
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Work collaboratively with the existing Transaction Manager and wider management team
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Ensure accurate finance submissions and efficient lender relationships
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Maintain full FCA compliance across all transactions
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Support sales forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking
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Contribute to the smooth delivery and handover process for customers
We are looking for someone who has:
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Proven experience in automotive sales management, Business Manager, or Transaction Manager role
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Strong understanding of F&I products and dealership sales processes
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FCA accreditation (or already working within compliant finance environments)
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Confident leadership and the ability to support and influence a sales team
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Strong commercial awareness with a focus on profit and performance
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Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, structured dealership environment
What’s on Offer:
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£30,000 basic salary with OTE up to £61,000
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Company car
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31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
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Life insurance (3x salary)
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Contributory pension scheme
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Staff discounts on servicing and parts
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Supportive, structured management environment
Interested?
Full vacancy details for this Automotive Transaction Manager role are available to registered candidates. Apply now with your CV to Charlotte Lightfoot at Monday Matters Recruitment. Monday Matters Recruitment are specialists in the automotive industry and we’re here to make sure every Monday counts!
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