Car Sales

Used Car Sales Manager – Automotive

UK Retail | Growth Environment | High Autonomy

About the Business

A well-backed automotive brand with international scale is continuing to invest heavily in its UK retail operations. With a strong product pipeline, modern showroom formats, and an emphasis on quality, margin and customer experience, the business is building a robust used-vehicle proposition to complement its new-car growth.

Operating with a start-up mindset but the security of a global parent, the brand offers a rare opportunity to shape processes, influence standards, and take ownership of commercial outcomes.

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Used Car Sales Manager to take full responsibility for the performance, standards and profitability of the used-vehicle operation within a franchised retail environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in fast-growth settings and enjoys building structure, accountability and results within a developing brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of used car sales performance, volume, margin and stock turn


• Management, coaching and development of the used car sales team


• Control and optimisation of used vehicle stock sourcing, pricing and preparation


• Ensuring FCA compliance and best-practice processes across all customer journeys


• Working closely with Dealer Principal / senior management to align used and new car strategy


• Leveraging digital retailing tools, online platforms and lead management systems


• Driving a high-quality customer experience with strong CSI and repeat business


• Analysing performance data and implementing improvement plans where required

• Proven experience as a Used Car Sales Manager or Senior Transaction Manager


• Strong background in franchised automotive retail


• Commercially minded with excellent margin control and stock management skills


• Confident leader who can motivate teams and lead from the front


• Comfortable in fast-changing environments with evolving processes


• High personal standards, attention to detail, and strong compliance awareness


• Full UK driving licence

• Highly competitive basic salary (negotiable based on experience)


• Uncapped performance-related bonus structure


• Company car or car allowance


• Strong autonomy and genuine influence over the used-car proposition


• Clear progression opportunities as the network expands


• Opportunity to be part of a brand in early-stage UK growth, with visibility to senior leadership

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