Used Car Manager

Wessex Garages; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Allowance

Pension Scheme

Exclusive Employee Schemes

Wellbeing Support

Health Benefits

Job summary

Wessex Garages is launching a brand-new flagship Kia site in Jupiter Park – Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, and seeks a Used Car Manager to lead the used car operation.

You will manage daily department activities, lead a sales team, monitor KPIs, and ensure vehicle safety and quality; driving profitability and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the motor trade, ideally in used car sales or management.
• A confident leader who can energise and coach a team to success.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Commercially savvy with a good grasp of market trends and pricing strategies.
• Organised, efficient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of the used car department, including sourcing stock, pricing, appraisals, and overseeing vehicle preparation and display.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing sales team to meet targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Reporting on departmental performance, key KPIs, and stock levels to senior management.
• Ensuring all vehicles meet safety and quality standards in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Driving compliance with Group sales processes and industry regulations.
• Creating and implementing strategies to boost sales and profitability, including effective lead management and in-house sourcing through our service teams.
• Handling customer queries and complaints with professionalism and a commitment to resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Used Car Manager Reference Number - 0123445567567

Salary Competitive plus bonus

At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. With dealerships across South Wales and the South West of England, we proudly represent leading manufacturers including Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, GWM and Mitsubishi. For these leading brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after sales support and champion the Motability Scheme.

We’re proud to offer our customers and colleagues an experience built on Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust — values that are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

Are you an experienced automotive professional with a passion for used cars and team leadership? Wessex Garages is excited to announce the opening of our brand-new flagship Kia site in Jupiter Park – Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, and we’re looking for a Used Car Manager to lead the charge in launching and growing our used car operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted, forward-thinking motor group at an exciting time of expansion. If you’re self-motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing day-to-day operations of the used car department, including sourcing stock, pricing, appraisals, and overseeing vehicle preparation and display.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing sales team to meet targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Reporting on departmental performance, key KPIs, and stock levels to senior management.
• Ensuring all vehicles meet safety and quality standards in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Driving compliance with Group sales processes and industry regulations.
• Creating and implementing strategies to boost sales and profitability, including effective lead management and in-house sourcing through our service teams.
• Handling customer queries and complaints with professionalism and a commitment to resolution.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in the motor trade, ideally in used car sales or management.
• A confident leader who can energise and coach a team to success.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Commercially savvy with a good grasp of market trends and pricing strategies.
• Organised, efficient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Key Information

• Working Pattern: 45.5 hours a week across Mon – Sat (with a 1 hour lunch). Day off in lieu during the week and 1 late shift per week. Sunday working required during March and September

Why join Wessex Garages?

We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:

• Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
• Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
• Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
• Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing matters to us. Employees can access confidential support, guidance and resources covering mental health, wellbeing and life's challenges.
• Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.
  

Please note:

• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
  

Reg. Company Number: 2639755

VAT Reg. No. 567778570

Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activity and our registration number is 535085. Permitted activities include acting as a credit broker not a lender.We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge a fee for our Consumer Credit services. We do not act as a financial adviser, or fiduciary. We act in our own interest, whichever lender we introduce you to, we will typically receive commission from them based on either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. Any and all commission amounts will be fully disclosed to you as part of your sales journey. You will be required to give your fully informed consent to our receipt of this commission. By doing this, you acknowledge that you understand our role as a credit broker, and that we will receive a financial incentive if you take out a loan from a lender that we introduce you to.All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over, Guarantees may be required.

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