Location: Plymouth Region, Devon
Category: Snows Car Centre - Plymouth (SCCp)
Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time
Salary: £32,500 (£45,000 OTE)
Job Summary
The Used Car Controller is an operational member of the Dealership Team and will report to the General Sales Manager, covering Snows Car Centre, Plymouth. The UCC will work closely with the Sales Managers to achieve sales and financial targets by the effective development and management of the used car sales department.
Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group is an AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20 brands across 54 franchises. We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by delivering an exceptional level of service to both our customers and manufacturing partners.
Your Day
1. Assisting the Sales Managers in ensuring that optimum used stock levels are maintained to maximise used car sales opportunities.
2. Ensure that used cars are purchased at the correct market value reflecting their age and required preparation costs to comply with brand used car policy.
3. Ensure the procurement and supply of quality used vehicles in order that sales departments can achieve financial and volume targets.
4. Develop approved relationships with manufacturers, auction houses and other trade contacts in pursuit of stock acquisition.
5. Make purchases in line with the defined stock profile and individual requirements of each business.
6. Provide advice and support to Sales Management in respect of retail and trade valuations.
7. Provide detailed analysis/reports on purchase activity.
8. Monitor 60+ day stock and advise on price re-alignment and assist in disposal/inter-company transfers – experience of RWA would be advantageous but not essential.
9. Monitor vehicle sales mix and volumes to ensure correct replenishment of stock.
10. Conduct due diligence in respects of vehicle condition, service history, number of previous owners, outstanding finance, warranted mileage and previous accident damage.
11. Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Brand Approved Used Vehicle Programme.
12. Always operate within company policy.
13. Monitor and provide feedback on the trends and market conditions at auction.
14. Monitor and control Preparation standards and costs.
15. Reduce the Turnaround of used car prep times.
16. Forecourt display standards and Management.
Have You Got What It Takes?
1. Passion for delivering an exclusive customer experience.
2. High level of social and communication skills.
3. Knowledge and experience of the retail motor industry, with the ability to accurately appraise vehicles (currently BCA Dealer Pro).
4. A customer centric approach, always striving to deliver service above customer expectations.
5. Energy and enthusiasm and a positive can-do attitude.
6. A desire to achieve challenging goals and targets.
7. Ability to make decisions.
8. Valid driving licence.
What is in it for You?
1. Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.
2. Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
3. 30 days holiday, including Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20 years anniversary. (Pro rata for part time employees).
4. Birthday day off.
5. Discounted MOTs, Service and Parts.
6. Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
7. Life Assurance Benefit.
8. Snows Contributory Pension Scheme.
9. BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
10. Excellent development opportunities to learn and grow with Snows.
Hours of Work:
Monday - Saturday 8.30 - 18:00, day off in the week
1 in 3 Sundays 10:00 - 16:00
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Thank you for applying to Snows.
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