Sales Manager

Vospers; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vospers is seeking a Used Sales Manager to lead the day-to-day management and performance of our used vehicle operation for Omoda & Jaecoo at Matford Way, Exeter. You will drive sales, profitability, stock turn and customer satisfaction.

The role requires extensive experience in automotive sales, strong leadership and a customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills. A full UK driving licence is essential for this position as you manage a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in used vehicle sales management within the automotive industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of achieving sales and profit targets.
• Excellent knowledge of used vehicle valuation, pricing and stock management.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• A customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• The drive, energy and ambition to succeed in a growing business.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience in used vehicle sales management within the automotive industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of achieving sales and profit targets.

Skills

Used vehicle sales management

Leadership

Customer focus

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Vospers for a Sales Manager to join our Omoda and Jaecoo franchise at Matford Way, Exeter.This is an excellent career progression opportunity for an experienced Senior Sales Executive or Sales Controller ready to take the next step into management with a forward-thinking automotive group.

Omoda and Jaecoo are two rapidly growing automotive brands backed by Chery International, one of the largest and longest-established vehicle manufacturers and exporters in the world. Together they form a dual-brand strategy aimed at expanding Cherys global footprint in the competitive SUV and electrified vehicle market.

Launched internationally only in 2023, these brands have quickly expanded into over 30+ countries including the UK, Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia, with strong global sales growth and ambitious dealer network plans.

At Vospers, we pride ourselves on long-term career development, strong values, and a supportive culture. Many of our colleagues have built careers spanning 10 - 40 years with us, and wed love you to be part of our future success.

The Role

As Used Sales Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of our used vehicle operation. You will play a key role in driving sales, profitability, stock turn and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Proven experience in used vehicle sales management within the automotive industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of achieving sales and profit targets.

Excellent knowledge of used vehicle valuation, pricing and stock management.

Strong leadership and people-management skills.

A customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.

The drive, energy and ambition to succeed in a growing business.

A full UK driving licence.

About You

Were looking for someone who brings energy, leadership and commercial focus to the role:

• Extensive experience in automotive or retail sales
• Previous leadership or management experience
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you're an experienced Used Sales Manager who wants to be part of an ambitious dealership and help build the used vehicle operation for Omoda & Jaecoo, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours of Work

42.5 hours per week

We ask all our colleagues to demonstrate our core values: care, accountability, performance, respect and integrity.

Vospers is a Disability Confident Committed and Youth Friendly Employer.

No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status