Used Car Sales Manager

Snows Motor Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Portsmouth is looking for a Used Car Manager to oversee the sales team and manage used vehicle operations. This role requires a strong focus on sales performance, adherence to brand guidelines, and effective team coaching. The ideal candidate will have a full clean driving license and fluency in English. The position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £60,000 OTE, along with an environment that emphasizes integrity and respect for people.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Brand values in the used car arena.
• Purchase used car stock and attend auctions.
• Meet or exceed sales targets.
• Coach the team to maximize potential.
• Manage used car stock per 90-day policy.
• Sale of current and ex demos.
• Monitor team performance with the Franchise Manager.
• Manage forecourt display standards.
• Work closely with the Group Used car Buyer.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Compliance understanding

Listening skills

Information assimilation

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Adaptability

Education

Fluent written and spoken English

Full clean driving licence

PC and Microsoft literate

TCF Compliant

Job description

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Location

BMW & MINI Portsmouth

Region

Hampshire

Category

BMW - Portsmouth (SBP) (Sales)

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Full Time

Salary

£55,000 - £60,000 OTE Competitive Salary (Uncapped)

Job Summary

Used Car Manager

Role & Purpose

The 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.

At Snows...

Snows is a large, family run, automotive group based in the South and South-West of England. Our business differentiates itself from our competitors by delivering outstanding experiences for our customers, colleagues and manufacturer partners. Customer experience and colleague happiness is at the heart of our business, and we ensure that this focus is applied to everything that we do.

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 Car Centre 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.
• To work closely with all Head Office personnel and embrace the Snows Way.

Skills & 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.

Essential & Desirable Skills & Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Team Values

Honesty

We provide open and honest guidance with all our Customers, both internal and external.

Integrity

We act with integrity, trust, and responsibility in everything that we do.

Respect for People

We are ambassadors for all our Customers in promoting good working practices.