Used Car Manager

Pembrook Resourcing; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable dealership in Gloucester is seeking a Used Car Manager to oversee the used car sales operations. The ideal candidate will manage stock, meet sales targets, and coach the sales team to ensure success. Strong planning and organizational skills, alongside a clean driving license, are essential for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and web applications.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and financial targets through effective used vehicle sales plans.
• Manage used car stock and adhere to policy guidelines.
• Coach the team to maximize potential and success.

Skills

Planning and organization

Good listening skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Adaptability

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Clean driving licence

Fluency in written and spoken English

Tools

PC skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Used Car Manager

Pembrook Resourcing are currently seeking a Used Car Manager on behalf of their client, a well renowned dealership within the area. The Used Car Manager is an operational member of the Sales Team and will report to the Franchise Sales Manager. The Used Vehicle Manager will achieve sales and financial targets by the effective development of the Used Vehicle Sales Plans and Budgets.

Responsibilities

• To uphold the Brand values and Guidelines in the Used car arena.
• Purchase of used car stock from manufacturer remarketing facilities, attend auctions.
• Meeting or exceeding targets based on sales budget.
• Appraise & Coach the team to maximize their potential and the used car department's success.
• Ensure used car stock is managed in accordance to our used car 90-day policy guidelines.
• To manage the effective sale of current and ex demos.
• Ensure all non-brand cars are sent to our Too Good to Auction sites.
• Regularly review all pricing policies and deals.
• Monitor performance daily across the team and individually with the Franchise Manager.
• Monitor and control Preparation standards and costs.
• Reduce the Turnaround of used car prep times.
• Forecourt display standards and Management.
• Work closely with the Group Used car Buyer.
• Provide managerial support to the Franchise managers.
• Effective use of all Marketing options available to us.

Skills and competencies

• Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.
• Understand and comply with Group compliance/policies
• Good listener.
• Able to assimilate information quickly and provide considered responses.
• Strong work ethic and adaptable to change.
• Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines to achieve the business needs.
• Able to react positively to organisational and market changes.

Essentials

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• PC, Microsoft, web literate.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• TCF Compliant.

Desirables

• Proven track record of individual excellence
• Proven track record of F & I excellence
• Previous Sales Manager experience