At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced used-car environment and drive sales performance.
- Company: Top automotive retailer in the UK with a focus on people and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, health perks, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive culture that values your contributions and offers excellent training.
- Why this job: Shape customer experiences and make a real impact in a growing operation.
- Qualifications: Experience in business management or senior sales roles with a passion for leadership.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That's why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
A rare opportunity has arrived to join a fast-growing part of Charles Hurst. We're expanding our Belfast Citroen operation - and we're looking for a Showroom Manager who can lead performance, drive standards, and shape the customer experience from day one.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of a busy used-car environment. You'll help build processes, support sales performance, and set the tone for how Budget Direct Used Cars operates within Charles Hurst. You'll lead on:
- Maximising sales, finance and insurance performance across the used-car operation
- Supporting the sales team with coaching, development and deal-structuring
- Ensuring full FCA compliance and a consistent, customer-focused experience
- Working closely with management to strengthen the site's commercial performance
- Bringing energy, ideas and leadership to a growing team
What We're Looking For
- A proven Business Manager or experienced Senior Sales Executive ready for the next step
- Strong understanding of used-car retailing, F&I, compliance and customer experience
- A proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Someone who enjoys improving processes and driving performance
- A confident communicator who can inspire both customers and colleagues
Core Benefits:
- Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
- Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
- Enhanced family leave, including 6 months' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks' full pay for paternity leave
- Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
- Health & Wellbeing: Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
- Smart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
- Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
- Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
- Financial Wellbeing: MyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
- Free will writing services to help plan for the future
- Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
- Leisure & Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
- Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
- Access to home and technology vouchers bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date. We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.
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As one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees, offering a comprehensive rewards and benefits package that supports both career growth and personal wellbeing. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and celebrates success, while our focus on training and development ensures that every team member has the opportunity to thrive in their role as a Business Support Co-Ordinator. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and recognised, making a meaningful impact in the automotive industry.
