Used Vehicle Manager: PSV Minibus Specialist

ACS Automotive; Southwater; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Employee benefits portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Statutory sick pay

Descripción de la vacante

ACS Automotive in Southwater, West Sussex, is recruiting a Used Vehicle Manager for a specialist passenger vehicle operation. You’ll own the used vehicle function, sourcing stock, appraising exchanges and driving profitability of minibuses, coaches and other specialist vehicles.

The role requires hands-on leadership to streamline purchasing, pricing and reporting, with a focus on stock management and growth. Located on-site, with potential travel for inspections and supplier meetings.

Formación

• Proven experience in used vehicle sales, purchasing or appraisals.
• Experience within the PSV, bus, coach, minibus, van, truck, rental or specialist commercial vehicle sector is essential.
• Sound understanding of valuations, preparation costs, pricing, stock ageing, stock turn and gross profit.
• Ability to source vehicles and turn enquiries and contacts into profitable sales.
• Strong negotiation skills and the confidence to make independent commercial decisions.
• Proactive, organised approach and ability to work closely with sales, marketing, workshop and parts teams.
• Full UK driving licence; D1 entitlement would be advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of the used vehicle operation, from acquisition and appraisal through to sale and handover.
• Identify and source suitable vehicles through part exchanges, operators, fleets, rental companies, dealers and industry contacts.
• Appraise purchase opportunities and provide accurate, commercially sound part‑exchange valuations to support the new vehicle sales team.
• Assess preparation requirements and work with workshop and parts colleagues to agree costs, standards and completion timescales.
• Set competitive prices that reflect vehicle condition, market demand, preparation costs and the required margin.
• Work with the marketing team to ensure vehicles are accurately described and professionally presented online.
• Develop sales opportunities through existing customer records, website enquiries, industry relationships and targeted outbound activity.
• Handle enquiries, negotiate sales and deliver a professional customer experience through to handover.
• Review stock performance regularly and take action on ageing vehicles, including repricing, targeted promotion or trade disposal.
• Keep stock details, enquiries, opportunities, quotations and expected close dates up to date in the CRM system.
• Report on sales volume, gross profit, stock value and stock age.
• Develop practical processes and standards for purchasing, preparation, advertising and selling used vehicles.

Conocimientos

Used vehicle sales

Vehicle purchasing

Appraisals

CRM systems

Herramientas

CRM software

Online advertising platforms

Descripción del empleo

ACS Automotive in Southwater, West Sussex, is recruiting a Used Vehicle Manager for a specialist passenger vehicle operation. You’ll own the used vehicle function, sourcing stock, appraising exchanges and driving profitability of minibuses, coaches and other specialist vehicles.

The role requires hands-on leadership to streamline purchasing, pricing and reporting, with a focus on stock management and growth. Located on-site, with potential travel for inspections and supplier meetings.