Vertu Vauxhall Harrogate

Ready to take the next step in your automotive retail career? We're looking for an ambitious and driven Used Car Sales Manager to join our growing team at Vertu Vauxhall Harrogate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving dealership with significant future potential. The site benefits from a substantial used car operation with excellent opportunities for further growth, operates both car and van franchises, and is home to multiple brands, creating a dynamic and diverse retail environment.

Vertu Vauxhall Harrogate is supported by an engaged and committed team, reflected in our outstanding 91% Great Place to Work score. If you're passionate about developing people, driving performance and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer a competitive basic salary of £45,000, with an OTE of £60,000, a company car, and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Role

As Used Car Sales Manager, you'll lead and support a high-performing sales team while driving profitability, customer satisfaction and operational excellence. You'll play a key role in maintaining our strong foundations whilst helping to shape the next phase of growth for this expanding dealership.

Working closely with your team, you'll ensure a consistent and customer-focused sales process through regular coaching, clear communication and active involvement in customer interactions.

You will also oversee sales campaigns and promotions, ensuring they are effective, compliant and aligned with our company values.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating a supportive and inclusive environment where colleagues can thrive
• Leading the sale of used vehicles alongside finance and value-added products
• Driving sales performance and profitability across a growing used car operation
• Managing sales campaigns and promotions in full compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction standards
• Developing and coaching your team to achieve both individual and collective success
• Balancing commercial performance, profitability and customer experience in a sustainable way

About You

We're looking for an experienced Sales Manager, or an ambitious Business Manager or Assistant Sales Manager ready to progress into their next leadership role.

You'll have a strong background within the motor industry and a proven ability to drive sales performance while developing and motivating people. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, inspiring teams and helping a successful business fulfil its considerable future potential.

You'll likely bring:

• A proven track record of improving sales performance, profitability and operational efficiency
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams
• A collaborative management style with a passion for people and performance
• Excellent commercial awareness combined with a customer-first mindset
• A commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible selling practices

A strong sense of accountability and integrity is essential, alongside the ability to balance commercial success with delivering outstanding customer outcomes.

Why Join Vertu Motors?

Vertu Motors is one of the UK's most financially stable motor retailers, and we're committed to investing in our colleagues' development, wellbeing and long-term careers.

At Vertu Vauxhall Harrogate, you'll be joining:

• A growing dealership with an ambitious future
• A large site with significant opportunities for expansion
• A substantial used car operation with further growth potential
• A business operating both car and van franchises
• A multi-brand retail environment offering varied experience and career development
• A highly engaged team with an outstanding 91% Great Place to Work score

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• 25 days holiday, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform with cashback and retailer discounts
• Preferential service rates and a colleague car purchase scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme and pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Ongoing training, clear career pathways and internal progression opportunities

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.

Successful candidates will be subject to standard pre-employment checks, including employment verification, credit checks, references and a DBS check. Ongoing fit and proper assessments form part of our commitment to maintaining trust with our customers and safeguarding our reputation.

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