Role overview

Are you driven, motivated with an eye for detail and a high performer in the field of used cars?

We are currently recruiting a Used Car Manager to join the CItygate Kia Management team to spearhead it's used car operations in our Slough, High Wycombe and Watford dealerships

As the Used Car Manager you will be required, through a strategic and hands on approach, to work alongside the sales management team, managing the used car sales environment, our team of Sales Executives and the process to maximize the profit opportunity and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

As the Used Car Manager your key responsibilities will be:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the used car department. Alongside our group buyers, assisting with sourcing and managing stock levels, pricing and vehicle preparation and display.

Along side our Site Co-ordinators and additional local storage facilities to assist us in our sales ambitions which you would oversee and are key to our used car success.

The role would require spending time at each of the three Kia Dealerships on a weekly basis, to ensure adherence to Brand standards and working with the Sales Management team on site to maximize used car sales and profitibilty.  

Lead, motivate, and coach sales executives to achieve sales targets and ensure high levels of quality in vehicle appraisal and customer satisfaction.

Report on department performance, key metrics, and stock management to senior management.

Ensure all vehicles meet quality and safety standards before sale through our state-of-the-art preparation and vehicle imagery hubs in line with company policies and legal requirements.

Ensure all sales are compliant with Group sales processes and regulatory standards

Develop and implement strategies to maximize sales and profitability within the used car team including lead management and in house purchases through service departments

Drive performance in our brand partner's scorecards, fully implementing process to achieve the very highest results.

Strive for excellent customer service and timely resolution of any customer complaints

What's in it for you?

With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We're a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That's why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:

• Access to our in-house training academy for everyone
• Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations
• High street discounts
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase, service and parts discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Standard company entitlements such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme

About You

The successful candidate for our Used Car Manager position will ideally possess the following skills and experience:

• Strong background in used car sales management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Ability to work well under pressure and have a strong attention to detail

Why Citygate

Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.