Used Vehicle Manager

Snows Motor Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run automotive group in Southampton is seeking an experienced Used Car Manager to lead their sales team. The ideal candidate will manage used vehicle sales, ensure compliance with policies, and drive sales performance while fostering a strong team dynamic. A valid driving license and proven sales experience are essential. This is a full-time, permanent role with an attractive salary package.

Qualifications

• Essential skills include fluency in English and a full driving licence.
• Previous Sales Manager experience is desirable.
• Proven track record of excellence in sales is key.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and financial targets through effective vehicle sales plans.
• Manage used car stock and pricing policies.
• Coach the team to maximize performance.

Skills

Fluent written and spoken English

PC, Microsoft, web literate

Strong work ethic and adaptable to change

Attention to detail

Education

Full, clean driving licence

Job description

Location

Southampton/Winchester/Plymouth

Region

Hampshire

Category

Volvo - Southampton (SVS) (Sales)

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Full Time

Salary

£37,000

Job Summary

Used Car Manager

Role & Purpose

The Used Car Manager is an operational member of the Sales Team and will report to the Franchise 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 re-marketing 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 Snows Car Centre's.
• 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