Used Car Sales Manager

Job Title: Used Car Sales Manager

Role Overview

Our client is one of the UKs most prominent independently owned family-run car retailer groups is seeking an accomplished Used Car Sales Manager. This high-profile leadership role offers the chance to shape and grow the used car business to over 250 units per month across VW Skoda SEAT and CUPRA brands. You will join a dynamic and ambitious team driving strategy commercial performance and operational excellence across all areas of the used car department. This role provides the platform to make a significant impact enhancing profitability customer experience and market presence while leading and developing a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

As the Head of Used Car Sales your key responsibilities will include:

- Reporting directly to the Franchise Manager being part of a strong leadership team responsible for setting and driving the direction and strategy for Used Car Sales.

- Full accountability for the used car Profit and Loss performance.

- Leading the monitoring and delivery of all operational used car commercial objectives policies and standards with a focus on improving sales volume.

- Involvement in lead management stock purchasing pricing marketing and vehicle presentation driving the professionalism and performance of the department.

Whats in it for you

We offer a wide range of impressive employee benefits reflecting our commitment to building a strong team culture and enhancing customer engagement. When you join us you can expect:

- Access to an in-house training academy for all employees.

- Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1-4 for specific roles.

- Internal career progression opportunities across various brands and locations.

- High street discounts.

- Wellbeing portal and employee assistance programme.

- Purchase service and parts discounts.

- Employee referral scheme.

- Standard company benefits such as pension life assurance cover competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme.

The ideal candidate for the Head of Used Car Sales position will possess:

- A strong background in sales management.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills.

- A proven track record of achieving sales targets.

- The ability to work well under pressure and a strong attention to detail.

Message from our client.

We are a highly successful privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London Berkshire Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Working with global brands such as Volkswagen Passenger Cars Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles SEAT CUPRA ŠKODA and Kia we provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.

Requirements

- A strong background in sales management.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills.

- A proven track record of achieving sales targets.

- The ability to work well under pressure and a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Access to an in-house training academy for all employees.

- Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1-4 for specific roles.

- Internal career progression opportunities across various brands and locations.

- High street discounts.

- Wellbeing portal and employee assistance programme.

- Purchase service and parts discounts.

- Employee referral scheme.

- Standard company benefits such as pension life assurance cover competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme.