Location: Mercedes-Benz of Exeter
Hours: Monday to Friday 08.00 – 18.00 with 1 hour lunch.
Salary: Including OTE £73,000 Uncapped
A little about us
City West Country Limited, a privately owned enterprise with over three decades of experience in the motor industry, proudly operates the Mercedes-Benz South West brand across our four dealerships in Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth, and Truro. As part of the City West Country team, you’ll benefit from our years of expertise, a commitment to professional growth, and a structured development path supported by comprehensive training from Mercedes-Benz Head Office.
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Used Van Buyer to join the team here in Exeter you will be responsible for the acquisition of used van stock, providing support for the retail sales team for the delivery of used van objections.
What can we offer you?
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Bonus scheme
- Car Benefit Scheme (NELS)
- Scottish Widows Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Benefits Hub with 1,000s of deals on popular brands
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent training and support
- Career progression opportunities
- Aspiring Managers programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Long service awards
Used Van Buyer Responsibilities:
- Manages used van purchases through various purchase channels
- Ensures appraisals, valuation, collection, administration from various channels is accurate and to the highest standard.
- Maximises sales opportunities in line with targets set
- Analyses current procedures and identifies opportunities for improvement
- Contributes to sales meetings to drive sales and generate ideas/solutions from the team
- Ensures all sales documents are with each used van purchased
- Maximises the use of all advertising and point of sale literature
What’s required from you?
- Previous sales experience within the Motor industry (essential)
- Practical experience in a Sales environment (essential)
- Experience of appraising, valuing and purchasing used vans
- Specialist knowledge of used van vehicle valuation, consumer law and high quality customer service
City West Country Core Behaviours
Driving Sales – Identifies and initiates opportunities to drive sales and deliver commercial benefits
Customer Service – Focuses on the needs of customers to improve service and sales
Planning & Organising – Sets clear goals and targets for the team
Analytical Ability & Decision Making – Demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions
Teamwork & Coaching – Ensures team work together to deliver results
Motivation – Initiates actions with a ‘can do’, ‘will do’ approach for self and others
Leadership – Communicates and engages with others effectively to deliver results
