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Used Car Area Manager - Passenger Cars Location: Field Based around Yorkshire, North East, Midlands and Wales Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, DOE + 20% Bonus Contract: Full Time, Permanent Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable world At DEKRA we deal with future topics in every field of work: from vehicle inspection to cyber security, from product testing to clean energies or from automated driving to artificial intelligence. We anticipate technical developments early on and drive industry transformation as thought leaders. For the exciting tasks that lie ahead, we are looking for skilled and passionate people who want to grow and achieve their best in a global team. Enthusiasts wanting to do meaningful work and to make a contribution as a trusted partner for our clients and for society. People like you. A Day in the Life and the Impact You'll Make: As a Used Car Area Manager, you'll work closely with retailer management teams to unlock the full potential of their used vehicle operations. Travelling across your region, you'll analyse performance, coach dealership teams, identify commercial opportunities and implement tailored action plans that improve sales, profitability and customer satisfaction. By building trusted relationships and driving continuous improvement, you'll play a key role in helping retailers deliver exceptional customer experiences while achieving the brand's ambitious performance objectives. What You'll Do: • Partner with retailer management teams to improve used vehicle sales performance, profitability and operational excellence across your region. • Analyse key performance data to identify opportunities, develop SMART action plans and support continuous improvement in stock management, sales processes and customer experience. • Coach and influence dealership teams to strengthen capability, improve used car operations and embed best practice. • Monitor compliance with Approved Used standards, supporting retailers to maintain brand requirements and successfully achieve audit expectations. • Collaborate with brand field teams and key stakeholders to deliver a joined-up strategy that maximises retailer performance and commercial success. What You'll Bring: • Experience working within automotive retail, with a strong understanding of used vehicle sales operations and retailer performance. • Excellent relationship-building, coaching and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. • Strong commercial awareness and confidence interpreting financial and operational performance data. • The ability to identify opportunities, solve problems and implement practical improvement plans. • Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills. • A proactive, self-motivated approach with the flexibility to travel extensively across your region. Nice to Have: • Experience supporting or developing dealership performance within a manufacturer or field-based environment. • Knowledge of used vehicle marketing strategies and stock management best practice. • Experience working with performance reporting, balanced scorecards and retailer financial analysis. • Strong IT, analytical and reporting skills. What You'll Receive for the Value You Bring: • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Holiday buy and sell scheme • Private health insurance • Pension contribution • Employee referral scheme • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme • Eye test vouchers • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Let's create a safer world today. Apply now and join a team that values your expertise and passion. At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Used Car Area Manager Passenger Cars Location : Field-based (covering UK retailer network in and around Midlands, Yorkshire & Wales) Contract : Full-time, Permanent Salary : £45-50K DOE + 20% Bonus + Company Car About the Role We re looking for an experienced and commercially driven Used Car Area Manager (UCAM) to join our team! In this pivotal field-based role, you ll be responsible for developing and improving the sales performance and profitability of Volkswagen Passenger Cars retailers. Working closely with retailer management teams and brand field colleagues, you ll provide expert guidance, coaching, and analysis to improve the professionalism, performance, and customer experience of retailer used car departments. You ll ensure retailers are aligned with the short, medium, and long-term objectives of the brand while driving sustainable growth and compliance with Approved Used standards. Key Responsibilities As a Used Car Area Manager, you will: • Build strong relationships with retailers and brand colleagues to deliver sales and profitability objectives. • Diagnose performance issues using KPIs and balanced scorecards, creating SMART action plans to drive improvement. • Focus on key operational areas including stock profile, preparation, presentation, sales processes, and team capability. • Ensure a high-quality customer experience for used car buyers in line with brand standards. • Conduct structured financial reviews with stakeholders, identifying risks and opportunities for both retailer and brand. • Ensure retailers comply with Approved Used Dealer Agreement standards, supporting them through audits and remedial actions. • Collaborate cross-functionally with ASM, VWFS BDM, and other peers to deliver a cohesive, effective field strategy. • Provide professional reports, insight, and coaching that lead to measurable improvements in retailer performance. About You This role would suit a commercially minded professional with significant experience in automotive retail or manufacturer field operations. You will bring: • Proven ability to engage, influence, and coach a diverse range of stakeholders. • Strong understanding of core used car processes and retailer operations. • Commercial and financial acumen with the ability to analyse data and drive profitability. • Experience of retailer used car marketing strategies and digital presentation best practice. • Excellent communication, organisation, and reporting skills. • Confidence in challenging, supporting, and motivating retailer teams. Desirable: • Knowledge of local and national market opportunities for used car growth. • Relevant Professional qualifications or accreditations. Why Join Us At DEKRA Automotive, we partner with leading brands to deliver measurable improvements in retail performance. You ll join a supportive and professional team where your expertise makes a real difference to both retailers and the brand. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for personal and career development in line with your skills and ambition. How to Apply If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role driving the performance of retailer used car operations, we d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and covering letter. No agencies please.