Used Car Sales Manager

Group 1 Automotive UK; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Used Car Sales Manager, where you will lead a dynamic sales team to deliver exceptional customer experiences. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business while enjoying a competitive salary and an array of employee benefits. With a focus on teamwork and personal development, you will inspire your team to achieve their best, ensuring compliance and maximizing sales revenue. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing organization committed to excellence in the automotive retail sector.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

24/7 healthcare access

Paid volunteer day

Company share purchase plan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, ideally in the automotive industry.
• Ability to provide first-class customer service with energy.

Responsibilities

• Motivate the sales team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Manage day-to-day sales activities to maximize revenue.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Multitasking

Supervision

Communication Skills

Job description

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Competitive Salary plus OTE and Employee Benefits

Build teams you can be proud of.

Supporting and leading the Sales department as a Used Car Sales Manager, you’ll be a consistent role model for the whole department, working to maximise sales and profitability.

You’ll be able to use your knowledge and experience to have a real impact on the business and wider Sales Manager team. By keeping standards high, you’ll find the freedom to build a team you can be proud of.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Motivate the sales team to deliver an incredible customer experience for every customer that the sales team comes into contact with
• Unleash the potential of the sales team by setting stretching objectives and providing regular feedback on performance against these objectives
• Ensure that all sales executives have a current performance development review to maximise performance and to support individuals’ development
• Ensure that compliance is in place and that it meets all the obligations relating to the customer experience and to the manufacturer’s standards
• Manage the day-to-day sales activities such as deal files, handovers, sales funnel to maximise sales revenue
• Encourage the sales team to review processes to ensure they are working in the most efficient way
• Identify new ways of working and actively encourage the sales team to try out new ideas

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here − if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Ability to provide a first-class customer service with energy and enthusiasm
• A proven track record in sales (Ideally within the Automotive Industry)
• An effective multitasker who is methodical and efficient
• Ability to supervise and manage the sales process
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Full EU driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all that we do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Retail

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