Colchester Land Rover
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £70k Including OTE
Hours: Mon to Sat 8am to 6pm Day off in Week Rota'd Sunday
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available at Lookers Colchester Land Rover as a Used Car Sales Manager. Have you got what it takes to lead an established Used Car department in an electrifying franchise? If so, we would love to hear from you! The successful candidate will receive an industry leading remuneration package with access to in-house training.
Colchester Land Rover are proud to be part of the wider Lookers group originally founded in 1908, and we parallel the pedigree and outstanding heritage offered by Land Rover themselves.
As Sales Manager for our Used Car function, you will act as a role model for customer service excellence for the team, always leading by example. You will develop long-lasting, meaningful relationships with our customers and coach and motivate the team to do so too. You will be reporting into the General Manager, Eric Redpath who has an incredible portfolio of experience in the Automotive industry, and you will be responsible for our on-site team of Used Car Sales Executives. This is an opportunity not to be missed!
You will oversee the day to day running of the showroom including vehicle valuations and sales; supervising the vehicle journey from workshop prep right through to imaging and showroom presentation. You will work alongside the divisional buyer, dedicated prep Technicians, detailers, and photography team so that you can deliver marketing standards.
Managing the full sales process, from web inquiry to phone & showroomManaging staff performance from structured 121’s to training & developmentImplementing department targets and brand KPI'sResponsible for buying in vehicles. As well as up to date stock pricingEnsuring full FCA compliance within the Sales DepartmentManage and own our Customer Satisfaction
You will have prior experience in a similar premium automotive environment with a proven track record in transactional sales and delivering exceptional customer service experiences. You will be able to demonstrate experience in leading a highly motivated team and know how to get the best out of each team member.
Experience monitoring financial performance against budget and the ability to identify and address any shortfalls promptly is a must. You will need the ability to understand finance and insurance product regulations and have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate a sale. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.
If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and one of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email keirafarrer@lookers.co.uk.
About us:
We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.
We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package.
Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you developGenerous annual leave allowance that increases with length of serviceEligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work schemeEnhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing serviceTechscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchersEmployee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being
Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive a driver's licence check will also be carried out.
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