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The Vacancy
Johnsons Cars and Brayleys Cars are looking for a Head of Used Cars to join a leading automotive organisation within the UK market.
This is a senior strategic leadership role with responsibility for shaping and driving the success of the organisation’s used vehicle operations. The successful candidate will define and implement used car strategies, optimise retailer network performance, enhance approved used vehicle programmes, and work collaboratively across multiple departments to protect residual values and maximise profitability.
Benefits:
Company Car with fuel card
31 days holiday, rising to 33 with service
Birthday off - an extra paid day to celebrate
Company pension scheme
Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts & labour
Retail & lifestyle discounts via our benefits platform
Dentist on Demand access
Optional healthcare cash plans
Manufacturer training + clear career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
Performance & Network Leadership
Monitor and optimise network-wide used vehicle sales performance, stock turn and profitability metrics.
Identify market trends and implement targeted initiatives to increase volume, profitability and customer satisfaction.
Work closely with the retailer network to maximise used car performance through effective stock acquisition, pricing strategies and vehicle presentation standards.
Support retailers with best-practice guidance and performance improvement plans.
Collaborate with finance and funding partners to develop attractive retail finance campaigns that drive customer acquisition and enhance sales performance.
Strategic Development & Residual Value Protection
Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of the Approved Used Vehicle Programme.
Create and refine programme standards including warranty offerings, vehicle preparation requirements, inspection processes and customer benefits.
Work closely with Residual Value and Remarketing teams to support pricing strategies and protect long-term vehicle values.
Manage supply channels effectively to maintain market competitiveness and brand equity.
Remarketing & Stock Management
Support the management of company vehicle disposals, demonstrator programmes and vehicle defleet operations.
Ensure quality used vehicle stock is distributed effectively across the retailer network.
Develop strategies to maximise vehicle remarketing performance and profitability.
Digital Strategy & Compliance
Introduce and manage retailer audit programmes to ensure compliance with Approved Used standards.
Monitor vehicle preparation, customer experience standards and retailer adherence to programme requirements.
Analyse competitor activity, used vehicle pricing trends, market supply levels and economic factors impacting demand and vehicle valuations.
Produce regular performance reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
The Company
Welcome to Johnsons Cars, we are one of the UKs biggest independent dealer groups with a nationwide presence spanning 58 sites across the country. Proudly representing 17 esteemed brands, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.
As well as our dealership network we also have a number of vehicle parts operations as well as our Fleet Services business. As an employer we embody a culture of continuous growth and success. by joining Johnsons cars you'll become part of a team that thrives of delivering exceptional service to our customers whilst providing a platform for your personal and professional growth. At Johnsons your career is as important as the outstanding service we provide to our customers.
The Benefits
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The Values
Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
Life Assurance
Company Pension Scheme
Birthday Leave
Enhanced Holiday entitlement
Staff Discounts
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