Used Car Sales Manager

Location Preston
Discipline: Dealership
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££35k - 67.5k per year
Contact name: Howard Spanjar

Contact email: howard.spanjar@autoskills-uk.com
Job ref: JO0000053416
Published: about 2 hours ago
Startdate: 18/03/2026

Used Car Sales Manager
Location: Preston
Salary: £35,000 Basic + OTE £67,500
Job Type: Full-Time
 
Working Hours:
·Monday to Friday: 8:45am - 6:00pm
·Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
·Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
·Weekend working on a rota basis
 
We are currently recruiting for an EXPERIENCED and driven Used Car Sales Manager to join a successful and high-performing dealership in Preston. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to support the leadership team and drive performance across a busy used car department.
 
The Role
As Used Car Sales Manager, you will play a key role in maximising sales performance, profitability, and team development. Working closely with senior management, you will ensure the department operates efficiently while delivering a high standard of customer service and maintaining full compliance.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Support, lead and develop a team of Sales Executives to achieve and exceed targets
·Drive sales performance across vehicles, finance, insurance products and add-ons
·Structure deals effectively to maximise profitability while maintaining compliance
·Ensure all sales processes are followed consistently across the team
·Manage and follow up customer enquiries, test drives and hot leads in a timely manner
·Maintain full compliance with FCA regulations and internal standards
·Oversee finance proposals and ensure all documentation is completed accurately
·Build and maintain strong relationships with finance providers and key stakeholders
·Deliver excellent customer service and maintain high CSI standards
·Support senior management and deputise when required
 
 
Requirements
·Proven experience within automotive sales, ideally in a supervisory or management role
·Strong knowledge of finance and insurance (F&I) products
·Good understanding of FCA regulations and compliance
·Strong leadership and team development skills
·Target-driven with a commercial mindset
·Highly organised with strong attention to detail
·Passion for delivering excellent customer service
 
 
What's on Offer
·£35,000 basic salary with OTE of £67,500
·Company car scheme
·Ongoing training and development
·Clear career progression opportunities
·Supportive and professional working environment
 
If you are an experienced automotive professional looking to take the next step in your career as a Used Car Sales Manager, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Howard at Auto Skills UK and use the job code 53416.