Group Used Car Manager in Bolton

I am currently working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Group Used Car Manager to join a successful and established main dealer group in the North West. This is a key senior management appointment, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the group's entire used car operation, driving performance, profitability and stock efficiency across multiple dealerships.

The successful candidate will oversee the complete used car process, from vehicle acquisition and buying strategy through to preparation, presentation, pricing and final sale. You will be responsible for ensuring the group maximises every opportunity, delivers volume targets and operates within agreed budgets.

The Role:

• Take full responsibility for the group's used car operation and overall performance.
• Develop and execute an effective vehicle buying and acquisition strategy.
• Manage stock profile, sourcing, age, pricing and stock turn.
• Oversee the full preparation process, ensuring vehicles are retail-ready within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Maintain exceptional standards of vehicle presentation across the group.
• Drive used car volume, profitability and overall departmental performance.
• Manage budgets, KPIs and key performance indicators, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Work closely with dealership management teams to maximise performance and consistency.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and profitability.

The Ideal Candidate:

I am keen to speak with commercially driven used car professionals who have a proven track record of managing a high-volume used car operation. You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Group Used Car Manager or senior multi-site used car management position.
• A strong understanding of vehicle buying, sourcing and stock management.
• Experience managing preparation, reconditioning and retail presentation standards.
• A proven ability to deliver volume, margin and budget targets.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• The leadership ability to influence and drive performance across multiple sites.

The Package:

Salary will be dependent on experience, with a package of up to £65,000 basic salary plus bonus available for the right individual. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially astute used car professional looking to take ownership of a group-wide operation and make a real impact.

Interested? If you have the experience and commercial drive to take on this challenge, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation. Please get in touch to find out more.