Sales Manager (Used)

Salary/rate:£45,000+ basic salary plus bonus
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Greater Manchester
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Progression
References on file:8217
Sector:Sales Manager
Post Date:May 14, 2026
Ref:8217
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Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

This candidate is a highly driven and commercially focused Used Car Sales Manager with extensive experience working within prestige automotive dealership environments. Their background combines strong leadership ability with excellent stock management, profitability control and team development experience across high-performing used car operations.

Currently operating at accredited Used Car Sales Manager level, they have built a strong reputation for improving dealership performance, increasing profitability and developing high-performing sales teams within competitive automotive retail environments. Their experience includes managing Sales Executives, Retail Managers and wider used car operations while consistently exceeding manufacturer and commercial targets.

A major strength is their ability to transform underperforming departments into profitable, high-performing operations. Throughout their career they have successfully implemented stock hygiene improvements, pricing strategies and sales process enhancements that increased retained margins, improved close ratios and strengthened overall dealership performance.

They are highly experienced managing KPIs, budgeting, forecasting and P&L performance while maintaining strong manufacturer standards and FCA compliance procedures. Their commercial approach is heavily data-driven, using market analysis, forecasting tools and operational reporting to maximise stock turn, improve ROI and support strategic decision making.

Alongside operational performance, they also bring excellent leadership and coaching ability. Their experience includes restructuring and developing sales teams, improving accountability and implementing performance frameworks to strengthen conversion rates, customer satisfaction and team consistency.

Professional, ambitious and highly career-driven, they are now looking for a long-term Sales Manager opportunity within a progressive dealership group where they can continue driving performance and business growth.

Key Experience & Strengths

Used Car Sales Manager experience
Prestige automotive retail background
Strategic sales leadership and team management
Stock and margin optimisation
KPI, forecasting and P&L management
Used vehicle pricing and stock control
Sales process development and compliance
Finance & Insurance (F&I) expertise
Customer journey and retention focus
Data-driven operational management
Team coaching and performance development
Pinnacle, AX Manage and dealer systems experience
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Sales Manager role within a professional automotive dealership environment

Salary Expectations

£45,000+ basic salary plus bonus

Availability

4 weeks’ notice

Location

Looking for roles within up to 1 hour of Manchester

This candidate would be a strong addition to any dealership group seeking an experienced Used Car Sales Manager with strong commercial awareness, excellent leadership ability and a proven track record improving profitability, customer satisfaction and team performance.

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