Zone Manager - Automotive Finance

ZONE MANAGER - MOTOR FINANCE Field‑Based | North London / Enfield & Surrounding Area We are recruiting an experienced Zone Manager to manage, grow, and develop a defined dealer territory across North London / Enfield. This is a field‑based sales and relationship role, focused on driving volume, profitability, and finance & insurance performance across a network of retail partners. THE ROLE You will take full ownership of a geographic zone, working closely with motor retailers to: Drive sales performance, penetration, and profitability Promote a full suite of motor finance and F&I products Maximise opportunities across retail and wholesale finance Identify and develop new business channels Deliver training, coaching, and performance reviews Implement structured Finance & Insurance development programmes Produce and manage territory business plans and forecasts Support retailers with pricing, systems, and process compliance Ensure full adherence to FCA regulations This role offers a high level of autonomy and influence, working directly with senior retailer stakeholders. PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS Retail motor finance GAP, insurance & warranty products Service & maintenance plans Value‑added propositions Wholesale finance solutions New product launches & dealer onboarding EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED Proven experience in motor finance / automotive F&I / field sales Strong understanding of dealer operations and finance products Ability to develop retailers through training, coaching & reviews Commercial mindset with strong negotiation skills Confident presenter to groups and senior stakeholders Highly organised, self‑motivated, and able to manage your own diary Comfortable producing business plans, forecasts & performance reports Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint & Word Educated to A‑Level standard or equivalent ROLE DETAILS Field‑based role covering a defined North London territory Regular travel within zone Occasional overnight stays required Reports into a Regional Sales Manager No direct line management responsibilities WHY APPLY? High‑impact territory ownership Relationship‑driven commercial role Autonomy with strong central support Opportunity to influence dealer performance and profitability REMUNERATION £40,000 basic salary + £10,000 bonus potential Tax efficient company car (EV) Healthcare APPLY If you have strong experience in motor finance, dealer development, or automotive field sales, and are looking for your next zone‑based role, apply in confidence. 📍 Area: North London / Enfield 🔒 All applications handled discreetly Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission