Divisional Used Car Manager | Data-Driven Stock & Profit

Stratstone; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Family leave policies

Salary sacrifice scheme

Volunteer day

Long service rewards

Career training

Cycle to work

Discounts

Referral rewards

Job summary

Lithia UK is seeking a Divisional Used Car Manager to steer used vehicle performance across multiple sites from Nottingham to Tonbridge. You will lead pricing, stock management, and commercial decisions, partnering with Heads of Business and dealership teams to maximise sales and profitability.

The role requires a proven automotive leader with strong stock control and data-driven insight, capable of driving operational excellence, enhancing digital merchandising, and delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• An experienced automotive professional with a proven track record in used vehicle operations and sales management.
• Strong data-driven approach to improve profitability and performance.
• Excellent stock control and pricing strategy capability.

Responsibilities

• Drive a consistent used vehicle pricing and stock management strategy across the division.
• Lead divisional vehicle acquisition and stock mix decisions to meet customer demand.
• Monitor stock age, stock turn and speed to market; identify opportunities to reduce ageing stock.
• Relocate, reprice, remarket or dispose of stock to maximise ROI.
• Drive vehicle preparation and digital merchandising standards across online platforms.
• Use data, reporting and market intelligence to challenge and improve performance.
• Provide insight into competitor activity, residual values and market trends.
• Lead regular performance and stock reviews with dealership leadership teams.
• Build relationships with Heads of Business, Sales, Aftersales, Finance and Marketing to influence performance.

Skills

Used vehicle operations

Data analysis

Stock management

Leadership

Commercial decision-making

Communication

Job description

Lithia UK is seeking a Divisional Used Car Manager to steer used vehicle performance across multiple sites from Nottingham to Tonbridge. You will lead pricing, stock management, and commercial decisions, partnering with Heads of Business and dealership teams to maximise sales and profitability.

The role requires a proven automotive leader with strong stock control and data-driven insight, capable of driving operational excellence, enhancing digital merchandising, and delivering exceptional