Used Car Sales Manager

Pentagon Motor Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Discounted days out

Retail discounts

Fully funded, Nationally Recognised 2+

Manufacturer specific training

Salary Finance

Mental Health First Aiders

Pension scheme

Friends & family referral payments

Discounts on products for family

Job summary

Pentagon Motor Group in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Motor Trade Sales professional for the role of Used Car Sales Manager. You will identify funding and insurance options for customers and strive to meet profitability targets with a customer-focused approach.

As part of the team you will coach staff, ensure compliance with processes and regulations, and drive high standards of customer care. DBS clearance is required; a comprehensive benefits package starts from Day 1, including holidays

Qualifications

• Have proven track record in a sales role within the automotive industry
• Have Motor Trade experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
• Compliance with automotive regulations and processes

Responsibilities

• Naturally build rapport with customers quickly and fairly
• Monitor finance and insurance performance against budget and address shortfalls
• Assist management in planning, forecasting trends and revising dealership plans
• Coach and develop the sales team to achieve objectives
• Qualify customer demands to recommend appropriate insurance products
• Log activity to monitor performance and provide feedback to the General Manager

Job description

Working Hours

184

Location

Lincoln

Closing Date

29/11/2026

Job Category

Management

Division

Pentagon Motor Group

Job Introduction

Pentagon Motor Group have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Motor Trade Sales professional to join their fantastic multi franchise Lincoln dealership in the role of Used Car Sales Manager.

Do you have:

• Previous Senior Sales experience within the automotive industry?
• A proven track record in products & finance sales?
• A successful background in exceeding customer expectations?

If the answers are YES, you may be the person we are looking for!

Have you heard about our benefits?

When you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme.
• Discounted days out with family and friends.
• Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.
• Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications.
• Manufacturer specific training.
• Salary Finance.
• 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Team member Pension Scheme contributions.
• Friends & family Customer Referral Payments
• Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our Team.

What will you be doing?

Pentagon Sheffield are looking for an experienced Motor Industry professional to identify, based on individual suitability and requirements, appropriate funding and insurance options for customers and meet agreed profitability targets.

As a Company, we place a strong focus on customer care and satisfaction which is paramount to meet and exceed sales targets.Your excellent interpersonal skills will ensure that the department has a strong customer focus and you must therefore be an excellent communicator who is firm, fair, assertive and highly professional.

Responsibilities will include;

• Naturally building rapport with customers quickly and easily and able to treat customers fairly
• Monitoring finance and insurance performance against budget; identifying and addressing shortfalls
• Assisting management in planning, forecasting trends, and revising plans for the dealership on an ongoing basis
• Working with management to coach and develop the skills of the team to achieve business objectives.
• Qualifying customer’s demands and needs so the most appropriate insurance products are recommended
• Logging all activity to monitor performance, measure outcomes and provide regular feedback to the General Manager

The working hours for this role are 42.57 hours per week as per the sales rota. Sundays are one of the planned weekly days off.

Who are we looking for?

• Have a proven track record in a sales role
• Have Motor Trade experience
• Show the ability to organise, prioritise and reprioritise workloads
• Demonstrate and ensure compliance with our operating processes as well as industry regulations and legislation.
• Lead by example and motivate the team, ensuring that this is demonstrated throughout the department, irrespective of the volume of work within the department at any one time.
• Have up to date knowledge of vehicle legislation with strong , [...].
• Possess strong effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Hold a full, UK driving licence

The successful applicant must agree to a Basic Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures. Employment will be offered to the successful applicant subject to a satisfactory Disclosure report.

Why Choose us?

At Pentagon, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success.We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.Our values are chosen and driven by our colleagues, incorporating , trust , respect , integrity and communication , to create and maintain a positive , collaborative culture.Our vision, is that we believe that by embracing the perspectives and talents of every individual, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive automotive industry for generations to come.

For more information on why becoming a member of the Pentagon Motor Group team is an amazing career choice head over to our website!

https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment