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Used Car Sales Manager

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Used Car Sales Manager / Used Vehicle Sales Manager / Sales Controller
Used Car Sales Manager / Used Vehicle Sales Manager / Sales Controller role for a leading automotive retailer, working as part of a busy dealership team to support customers through their vehicle purchase.
Must have the right to work in the UK. Full UK driving licence required.
- Location: Aylesbury
- Pay / salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, plus commissions, OTE £80,000 per annum
- Job type: Permanent / full-time role
- Shift and schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday rota
Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays, rising with length of service
- Discounts on vehicles, aftersales products and servicing
- Wellbeing support including flu vaccinations, Mental Wellness Champions, a wellness app and access to a digital GP
- Additional recognition perks including customer service awards, employee of the quarter schemes, management thank you initiatives and long service recognition
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Our client is a long-established automotive retailer with dealerships across the UK and a strong focus on customer service, training and colleague development. This opportunity sits within a dealership sales department and involves supporting customers from their first enquiry through to choosing, purchasing and collecting their vehicle.
Skills and experience
Previous experience in used car sales management, sales control or a similar automotive leadership role is required. Strong understanding of used vehicle sales processes, lead management, negotiation, closing, stock management and performance targets.
Job Responsibilities for the Used Car Sales Manager role:
- Lead the used car sales operation, managing the full sales process from enquiry through to handover
- Set, monitor and drive sales targets, conversion rates, margins, stock turn and other key performance indicators
- Coach, support and motivate the sales team to deliver a first-class customer experience and achieve agreed objectives
- Manage used vehicle stock, pricing, advertising and presentation standards across the forecourt and online platforms
- Support customer enquiries, negotiations, part-exchange valuations, finance introductions and compliant sales processes
- Work closely with the General Manager and wider dealership departments to maximise used car volume, profitability and customer satisfaction


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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
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