At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage used car inventory, optimise sales, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Company: Waylands Volvo, a leading dealership in Swindon with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, employee support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Full driving licence needed; enjoy a vibrant work environment with growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in automotive sales and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32640 - 55000 £ per year.
Waylands Volvo, Swindon is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Used Car Controller at our Volvo dealership in Swindon. As the Used Car Controller, you will play a crucial role in managing our used car inventory, optimizing sales, and ensuring our customers have a positive experience throughout the process.
Duties Will Include:
- Overseeing the entire used car inventory, including acquisitions, pricing, and merchandising, both online and on our forecourts.
- Working closely with the sales team to ensure a diverse and appealing selection of used vehicles.
- Conducting thorough appraisals of trade-ins and used cars, taking into account market trends, vehicle conditions, and other relevant factors.
- Determining competitive and attractive pricing for each vehicle.
- Collaborating with the service department to ensure used vehicles undergo necessary reconditioning and repairs, maintaining quality standards for our customers.
- Developing and executing effective marketing strategies to promote used car sales, both online and offline.
- Assisting the sales team with product knowledge, pricing, and availability information for used vehicles.
- Providing guidance on negotiation strategies and maximising every sale opportunity.
- Working with the sales team to ensure every used enquiry is dealt with in accordance with our contact strategy.
- Ensuring all necessary paperwork is accurately completed and filed in compliance with legal regulations.
- Communicating and developing strong personal relationships with customers to maintain their continued loyalty.
About You:
- Proven experience in automotive sales, used car management, or a related role.
- In-depth knowledge of the used car market, including pricing trends and popular models.
- Strong negotiation and sales skills, with a customer-oriented approach.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to assess vehicle conditions accurately.
- Proficiency in using automotive software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Full driving licence.
Salary, Hours And Benefits:
- Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Saturday 08:30-17:00 with day off in lieu and Sundays on a rota basis.
- £32,640 basic salary with an OTE of up to £55k.
- 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, some of which you will be required to cover).
- Benefits platform with employee support programme.
- Company demo.
- Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing.
- Opportunities for training and career progression.
- Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff.
- 3× life insurance for all staff.
Used Car Controller in Swindon employer: Waylands
Waylands Volvo in Swindon is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions as a Used Car Controller directly impact customer satisfaction and sales success. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training opportunities, a supportive team culture, and competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and a contributory pension scheme. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking dealership that values innovation and personal development.
