Vertu Mercedes Benz of Slough
At Vertu Mercedes Benz of Slough we are currently recruiting for a Used Car Sales Manager to join our team! We are offering a £42,500 basic salary OTE £67,500 plus company car and company benefits.
Mercedes-Benz of Slough is one of our flagship dealerships within the Vertu Motors Group, occupying a prime location in the heart of the Thames Valley. Following a significant £1 million showroom redevelopment, we continue to invest in our people, facilities and customer experience, creating an exceptional environment for both customers and colleagues.
We are now seeking an ambitious and driven Used Car Sales Manager to lead our Used Car Department and play a key role in the continued success of our business.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager, Used Car Buyer, Business Manager or automotive leader with a proven track record of delivering exceptional commercial performance within the motor retail sector.
About the Role
As Used Car Sales Manager, you will take full responsibility for the performance of the Used Car Department, with complete accountability for departmental profit and loss. You will lead and inspire a successful sales team, drive sales performance, maximise profitability and ensure the highest standards of customer satisfaction.
A significant element of the role will involve used vehicle acquisition and stock management, making previous vehicle buying experience essential.
The successful candidate will be highly commercial, customer-focused and passionate about developing a high-performing culture built on accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Full P&L responsibility for the Used Car Department.
- Manage all used car stock acquisition, buying activity and stock turn.
- Oversee vehicle preparation processes to ensure vehicles are retail ready within agreed timescales.
- Maintain outstanding used car display standards, both physical and digital.
- Lead all used car marketing campaigns and promotions to maximise sales opportunities.
- Ensure exceptional enquiry management and conversion performance across all channels.
- Drive used car sales performance to achieve and exceed volume, profit and customer satisfaction targets.
- Manage trade vehicle disposal effectively and profitably.
- Drive finance and product penetration while maintaining the highest compliance standards.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies, processes and regulatory requirements.
About You
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Previous experience as a Used Car Sales Manager, Used Car Buyer, Business Manager or similar leadership role within automotive retail.
- Strong used vehicle purchasing and appraisal experience.
- A proven ability to deliver sales growth and improved profitability.
- Excellent leadership and people development skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- An analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- The ability to perform under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of compliance and process adherence.
- A passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience.
Why Join Mercedes-Benz of Slough?
At Mercedes-Benz of Slough, you'll join a successful and ambitious team representing one of the world's most prestigious automotive brands. We are committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where talented individuals can thrive, develop their careers and make a real impact.
Most importantly, we're looking for a leader who embraces and champions our values, leads by example and creates a high-performing, customer-focused culture that delivers exceptional results.
Compliance & Values
As a values-driven business, it is essential that our management team consistently demonstrate behaviours that deliver positive outcomes for our customers. You will be expected to act in good faith at all times, setting the standard within your dealership and operating in a customer-centric environment where integrity is key.
You will play a key role in driving a culture of responsible business practices, ensuring we deliver the right products and services to meet our customers’ needs, protect them from harm, and encourage long-term loyalty. Building trust and acting with integrity at all times is fundamental to this role.
To protect our customers and our reputation, successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check, along with regular fit and proper person assessments. We will also request references from previous employers as part of our pre-employment checks.
We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague’s personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:
- 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
- Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
- Preferential Service Rates
- Colleague Purchase Scheme
- Share Incentive Scheme
- Pension
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
Apply today to be considered for this role!
You will need to have a full UK driving license to be considered for this role. If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.
