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Octane Recruitment Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Vehicle discounts

Wellbeing support

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Used Car Sales Manager for a leading automotive retailer in Aylesbury. You will lead the used car sales operation, guiding customers from enquiry to handover and driving performance to meet targets.

The role requires a proven track record in used car sales leadership, strong stock management and negotiation skills. A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in used car sales management or similar automotive leadership role.
• Strong understanding of used vehicle sales processes, lead management, negotiation and closing.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the used car sales operation, managing the full sales process from enquiry through to handover.
• Set, monitor and drive sales targets, conversions, margins and stock turn.
• Coach, support and motivate the sales team to deliver a first-class customer experience and hit objectives.
• Manage used vehicle stock, pricing, advertising and presentation standards across forecourt and online platforms.
• Support customer enquiries, negotiations, part-exchange valuations, finance introductions and compliant sales processes.
• Work closely with the General Manager and other departments to maximise volume, profitability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Used car sales leadership

Negotiation & closing

Job description

Used Car Sales Manager / Used Vehicle Sales Manager / Sales Controller role for a leading automotive retailer, working as part of a busy dealership team to support customers through their vehicle purchase.

Must have the right to work in the UK. Full UK driving licence required.

Location: Aylesbury

Pay / salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, plus commissions, OTE £80,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday rota

• 30 days’ holiday including bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Discounts on vehicles, aftersales products and servicing
• Wellbeing support including flu vaccinations, Mental Wellness Champions, a wellness app and access to a digital GP
• Additional recognition perks including customer service awards, employee of the quarter schemes, management thank you initiatives and long service recognition

Company

Our client is a long-established automotive retailer with dealerships across the UK and a strong focus on customer service, training and colleague development. This opportunity sits within a dealership sales department and involves supporting customers from their first enquiry through to choosing, purchasing and collecting their vehicle.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in used car sales management, sales control or a similar automotive leadership role is required.
• Strong understanding of used vehicle sales processes, lead management, negotiation, closing, stock management and performance targets.

Job Responsibilities for the Used Car Sales Manager role:

• Lead the used car sales operation, managing the full sales process from enquiry through to handover
• Set, monitor and drive sales targets, conversion rates, margins, stock turn and other key performance indicators
• Coach, support and motivate the sales team to deliver a first-class customer experience and achieve agreed objectives
• Manage used vehicle stock, pricing, advertising and presentation standards across the forecourt and online platforms
• Support customer enquiries, negotiations, part-exchange valuations, finance introductions and compliant sales processes
• Work closely with the General Manager and wider dealership departments to maximise used car volume, profitability and customer satisfaction