Used Car Sales Manager

JCT600 Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is seeking an experienced Used Car Sales Manager to lead their sales team in Sheffield. This role focuses on maximising sales, ensuring exceptional customer service, and fostering team performance. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a customer-centric approach. This position offers competitive remuneration alongside extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Life assurance plan

Company pension

Flexible working policies

Training and leadership development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in directing high performing teams.
• Ability to create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Valid driving license free from excessive penalties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the customer and colleague journey.
• Maximise sales volume and profitability of used cars.
• Lead and coach the sales team to improve performance.
• Drive and maintain a high-performance team culture.

Skills

Customer-centric approach

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Interest in e-commerce

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Used Car Sales Manager to spearhead our sales team at JCT600’s Audi dealership in Sheffield. Reporting to the Head of Business, you will be responsible for leading, motivating and developing the team to deliver and epitomise the highest level of customer experience.

It is our ambition to make JCT600 the best place to work. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step of your career with a business that is focussed on you and your development, whilst offering you a flexible, supportive, and fun working environment in which you can thrive!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Business in developing and implementing both the customer and colleague journey, ensuring all are treated fairly and equitably.
• Maximise the sales volume and profitability of used cars and finance and insurance products.
• Lead, coach, and develop the sales team to elevate their performance and behaviours whilst delivering results.
• Actively set out to achieve and exceed site and departmental objectives.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service is maintained within the sales department and wider dealership.
• Drive and maintain a team culture of high performance and excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of directing and developing high performing teams to deliver results is essential.
• A customer‑centric approach; always striving to deliver service above customer expectations, and the ability to create and develop a culture of continuous improvement.
• An interest in e‑commerce, with experience already working within this area or a very keen aptitude towards it.
• A solid understanding of current motor industry practices would be desirable but not essential.
• Drive and aspiration to be the best and not accept anything less.
• Strong attention to detail and the desire to deliver impeccable standards right across the business.
• A valid driving licence which is free from excessive penalties.

JCT600 has developed a number of Leadership and Management training courses to help you develop your skills. We will ensure that throughout your career you have the opportunity to enhance your skills through continuous internal and external training programs, including brand accreditation courses.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme dependent upon experience.
• A life assurance plan and a company pension subject to T&C’s.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days at 5 years’ service and 30 days at 10 years’ service plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working policies.
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• A range of training and leadership development programmes.
• Colleague referral scheme worth up to £1 000 per referral.
• Preferential Service Rates (including family and friends).
• Long service reward and loyalty incentives.

JCT600 provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. Integral to our values is our commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion for each and every colleague and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to gender, ethnicity, pregnancy, religion, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.