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Used Car Sales Manager

Vertu Motors

Taunton, TA1 2BBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Pay

£40,000–£60,000/yr

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full-time

Closing date

26 November 2026

34 days left

Job description

£40,000 basic salary | OTE £60,000 | Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced automotive Sales Manager with a strong track record of delivering results?

Vertu Land Rover Taunton is looking for a talented Used Car Sales Manager to lead our used car operation and drive performance across the sales team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious automotive brand, leading a team of Business Managers, Sales Executives and support colleagues while delivering an exceptional experience for every customer.

As Used Car Sales Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day performance of the used car sales department, creating a high-performing environment focused on customer experience, profitability and operational excellence.

  • Leading, coaching and developing the sales team to achieve their individual and departmental objectives
  • Managing a structured and controlled sales process, with strong first and second-facing activity
  • Driving used vehicle sales, finance and appropriate add-on product performance
  • Identifying opportunities to improve sales performance, profitability and operating efficiency
  • Managing sales campaigns and promotions to maximise opportunities
  • Ensuring consistently high standards of customer service throughout the sales journey
  • Creating an engaging, accountable and performance-focused team culture
  • Ensuring the dealership operates to the highest ethical and compliance standards

We are looking for an established Sales Manager with proven motor industry experience and a strong record of delivering commercial results.

  • Previous automotive Sales Management experience
  • A proven ability to drive sales, profitability and operational performance
  • Strong leadership, coaching and people-management skills
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • The ability to motivate a team and create a high-performance culture
  • A customer-first approach with integrity at the heart of your leadership style
  • A full UK driving licence

As a values-driven business, it is essential that our management team consistently demonstrate behaviours that deliver positive outcomes for our customers. You will be expected to act in good faith at all times, setting the standard within your dealership and operating in a customer-centric environment where integrity is key.

You will play a key role in driving a culture of responsible business practices, ensuring we deliver the right products and services to meet our customers’ needs, protect them from harm, and encourage long-term loyalty. Building trust and acting with integrity at all times is fundamental to this role.

To protect our customers and our reputation, successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check, along with regular fit and proper person assessments. We will also request references from previous employers as part of our pre-employment checks.

We are proud to invest in the development and progression of our colleagues, giving you access to ongoing training and opportunities to build your career.

You'll also receive a fantastic benefits package, including:

  • £40,000 basic salary with OTE of £60,000
  • Company car
  • 25 days' holiday, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
  • Online rewards platform with cashback and retailer discounts
  • Preferential service rates
  • Colleague Purchase Scheme
  • Share Incentive Scheme
  • Pension
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Ready to take the next step in your automotive management career?

Apply today and join the team at Vertu Land Rover Taunton.

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Provenance

Source

Vertu Motors

First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

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About the employer

Vertu Motors

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