Used Vehicle Manager - Toyota

Snows Group; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

30 days holiday incl bank holidays

Birthday day off

Discounted MOTs, service and parts

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Snows Group, Toyota Bournemouth, is seeking a Used Vehicle Manager to lead the used car department. You will drive sales, manage stock purchases, coach the team, and uphold brand values while partnering with Toyota to deliver a first-class customer journey.

You will monitor pricing, control inventory, coordinate reconditioning, and optimize forecourt presentation. The role offers a highly competitive salary plus bonus, comprehensive training, and generous holiday entitlements.

Qualifications

• High level of social and communication skills.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm and a positive can-do attitude.
• Desire to achieve challenging goals and targets.
• Courage when faced with risky or difficult situations.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Valid driving licence.
• TCF compliant.

Responsibilities

• Uphold brand values and guidelines in the used car arena.
• Purchase used car stock.
• Lead the team to exceed targets based on sales budgets.
• Appraise and coach the team to maximise success.
• Control stock in line with policy and overage rules.
• Manage sale of current and ex-demos.
• Send non-branded cars to auction sites.
• Review pricing policies and deals.
• Monitor performance daily with the Franchise Manager.
• Monitor reconditioning and prep costs of vehicles.
• Reduce turnaround of used car prep times.
• Oversee forecourt display standards and management.
• Work with the Group Used Car Buyer.
• Utilise marketing methods to maximise exposure.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Planning

Energy and enthusiasm

Goal orientation

Courage under pressure

Decision making

Driving licence

TCF compliance

Job description

Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group isan AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20brands across54franchises. Wedifferentiate ourselvesfrom ourcompetitorsby delivering an exceptional level of service toboth ourcustomers and manufacturingpartners. We are fortunate to count Toyotaas one of our brands, and due to continued success, we are currently on the lookout for a Used VehicleManager. Our ideal applicant will need to be able to consistently deliver a strong performance in our already successful Used VehicleDepartment at Toyota, Bournemouth, and deliver a first-class customer journey with their team.

A Used Vehicle Manager will achieve sales and financial targets by the effective development of the Used Car Sales plans and budgets.The role will include:

• Upholding the Brand values and guidelines in the used car arena.
• Purchasing used car stock.
• Leading the team to exceed targets based on agreed sales budget.
• Appraising and coaching the team to maximize their potential and the used car department’s success.
• Ensuring used car stock is controlled in accordance with the used car policy guidelines and overage policy.
• Managing the effective sale of current and ex demos.
• Ensuring all non-branded cars are sent to Snows Too Good to Auction sites.
• Reviewing all pricing policies and deals.
• Monitoring performance daily across the team and individually with the Franchise Manager.
• Being responsible for monitoring reconditioning / preparation costs of vehicles.
• Reducing the turnaround of used car prep times.
• Overseeing forecourt display standards and management.
• Working effectively with the Group Used car Buyer.
• Utilising all Marketing methods to ensure maximum exposure.

Have you got what it takes?

• High level of social and communication skills.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Energy and enthusiasm and a positive can-do attitude.
• A desire to achieve challenging goals and targets.
• Courage when faced with risky or difficult situations.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Valid driving licence.
• TCF Compliant.

What is in it for you?

• Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
• 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20 years anniversary. (Pro rata for part time employees).
• Birthday day off
• Discounted MOTs, Service and Parts.
• Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Snows Contributory Pension Scheme.
• BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent development opportunities to learn & grow with Snows.

Hours of work:

Monday -Friday 8.30 - 18.00, standard day off in week
Saturday 8.30 - 17.00 (1hr for lunch)

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