Head of Sales - Used Car Supermarket

Rijnberg Engineering BV; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in the UK is seeking an experienced Head of Sales for their used car dealership chain. You will be responsible for driving profitability and team performance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in automotive sales leadership, a track record of success, and strong commercial acumen. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive leadership team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Tesla company car

Excellent bonus structure

Pension scheme

Career development

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a senior automotive sales leadership role.
• Experience within a high-volume dealership or car supermarket environment.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales and profit targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive volume, revenue, and profitability across all dealership sites.
• Develop and execute a high-performing sales strategy.
• Head, coach, and motivate a large sales team to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy development

Performance management

CRM proficiency

Data-driven decision making

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Role

Head of Sales Used Car Dealership

Salary: Up to £70,000 basic (£100k OTE)

Location: Multi-site (Car Supermarket Environment)

Red Rock is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s fastest‑growing, independently owned used car supermarket groups. With over 1,300 cars sold every month, this organisation operates at true high‑volume scale and is known for its strong commercial focus, fast‑paced environment and commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. They are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Sales to lead and develop the sales function across multiple sites driving volume, profitability, and team performance.

Benefits

• Tesla company car
• Excellent bonus structure (realistic £100k OTE)
• Pension scheme
• Career development and progression within a rapidly expanding group
• Supportive and ambitious leadership team
• High‑growth environment with real impact

Working Hours

• 42.5 hours per week
• 5 days a week, including Saturdays

Duties

• Drive volume, revenue, and profitability across all dealership sites
• Develop and execute a high‑performing sales strategy
• Head, coach, and motivate a large sales team to consistently achieve targets
• Monitor and manage performance using key KPIs and data insights
• Ensure an exceptional customer experience and drive repeat business
• Maximise finance and value‑added product penetration
• Oversee stock presentation standards and manage aged inventory
• Utilise CRM and digital tools to streamline and enhance the sales process

The Candidate

• Minimum 5+ years in a senior automotive sales leadership role
• Experience within a high‑volume dealership or car supermarket environment
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales and profit targets
• Strong leadership, people management, and coaching skills
• Commercially astute with strong data‑driven decision‑making ability
• Solid understanding of the used car market and customer buying behaviours
• Competent with CRM and lead management systems
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results‑focused approach

Opportunity

This is a superb opportunity for a driven and experienced sales leader ready to step into a key role within a fast‑growing, high‑volume automotive group. Immediate interviews available, apply today.