Used Vehicle Sales/Branch Manager

Automotive Employment; Napier; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + commission +company

Company vehicle

Strong earning potential

Autonomy to run the Trade Clearance

Influence stock and selling approach

Busy yard with constant flow of cars

Wide makes and models

Support from Bayswater Vehicle Group

Career opportunities across Bayswater

Job summary

Bayswater Vehicle Group in Napier is seeking an experienced automotive sales manager to take the reins of our Trade Clearance Centre. You’ll be responsible for buying, pricing, presenting and selling stock, with autonomy to shape operations and strategy.

You’ll lead stockturn, pricing, leads management, and customer follow-up, supported by the Bayswater team. Strong used-vehicle background and a proven sales record are essential. Availability to work Saturdays and NZ driver licence required.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive sales, particularly used vehicles.
• Strong sales record with history of hitting targets.
• Confidence buying, pricing and negotiating vehicles.
• Great customer and communication skills.
• Commercial mindset and energy to sell.

Responsibilities

• Overall performance of the Trade Clearance Centre, focusing on buying stock, turning it around and selling it.
• Purchase used vehicles and identify good buying opportunities.
• Manage stock, pricing and vehicle turnover.
• Oversee reconditioning and presentation of vehicles.
• Manage online enquiries and leads; sell to customers from enquiry to handover.
• Follow up opportunities and build repeat/referral business.
• Coordinate with marketing to feature vehicles to the right customers.
• Collaborate with finance, service and wider sales teams.
• Monitor market and customer demand; meet sales and profitability targets.
• Find better ways to sell more cars and keep the yard moving.

Skills

Used vehicle sales

Sales targets

Negotiation skills

Customer communication

Independent decision making

Job description

Job reference - 1689719

• Competitive base + commission + company vehicle
• Experience in automotive sales, particularly used vehicles, is required
• Real autonomy to run the Trade Clearance Centre

Want more than just another sales job?

Bayswater Vehicle Group is looking for an experienced automotive sales manager to take the reins of our Trade Clearance Centre in Napier.

This is a great opportunity for someone who knows the used vehicle business and wants more responsibility, more control and the opportunity to make a real impact.

You’ll have a big say in how the yard operates - from what we buy and how we price it, through to how we market it, manage leads and sell it. You’ll be supported by the wider Bayswater team, but this is your opportunity to take ownership and make the role your own.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base + commission + company vehicle
• Strong earning potential
• Real autonomy to run the Trade Clearance Centre
• The opportunity to influence what stock we buy and how we sell it
• A busy yard with a constant flow of vehicles and customers
• A wide range of makes and models - no two days are the same
• Support from an established automotive group
• Career opportunities across Bayswater Vehicle Group

The role

You’ll be responsible for the overall performance of the Trade Clearance Centre, with a strong focus on buying good stock, turning it around and selling it.

You’ll be involved in:

• Purchasing used vehicles and identifying good buying opportunities
• Managing stock, pricing and vehicle turnover
• Overseeing reconditioning and presentation
• Managing online enquiries and leads
• Selling vehicles and working with customers from enquiry through to handover
• Following up opportunities and building repeat and referral business
• Working with our marketing team to get the right vehicles in front of the right customers
• Working closely with our finance, service and wider sales teams
• Keeping an eye on the market and knowing what vehicles customers want
• Working towards sales and profitability targets
• Finding better ways to sell more cars and keep the yard moving

About you

You might already be a Used Vehicle Sales Manager, or you could be an experienced salesperson ready to take the next step.

What matters most is that you know automotive sales, understand customers and are hungry to succeed.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in automotive sales, particularly used vehicles
• A proven sales record and a history of hitting targets
• Confidence buying, pricing and negotiating vehicles
• Strong closing and follow-up skills
• Great customer and communication skills
• A commercial mindset and an eye for a good deal
• Plenty of energy and a genuine drive to sell
• The confidence to work independently and make decisions
• A willingness to get stuck in and take responsibility
• Availability to work Saturdays
• A full, clean NZ driver licence
• Valid New Zealand working rights

About Bayswater

Bayswater Vehicle Group is a family-owned and operated Hawke's Bay business with more than 36 years in the automotive industry.

We represent a wide range of brands including Hyundai, Isuzu, Subaru, Suzuki, Nissan, BYD, MG, Audi, Volkswagen, Škoda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Polestar, BMW, MINI and Kia.

We’re a local business, but we’re a big operation - and that means there’s plenty happening and plenty of opportunity for the right people.

If you know cars, love selling and want the opportunity to really make your mark, we want to hear from you.