Sales Controller – Hinckley
We are recruiting for an experienced Sales Controller, Used Car Sales Controller or Automotive Sales Controller to join a busy used car supermarket in Hinckley. Applicants must have previous used car sales experience and experience leading or managing an automotive sales team, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Experience within a high-volume dealership or used car supermarket is desirable.
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Salary: £30,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission
OTE: £60,000
Hours: 42.5 hours per week | Every Saturday and Sunday essential, with 2 days off during the week
Monday to Friday: Rota basis between 10:00am–9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am–8:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am–6:00pm
Ref: WOOJ | 31839
Why Apply?
£60,000 OTE with uncapped commission
28 days annual leave
High-volume used car supermarket with strong customer demand
Large vehicle stock of approximately 550–600 cars
Established sales team and busy showroom
Ongoing training and career progressionSales Controller Role
Lead, motivate and support the sales team to achieve vehicle sales targets
Support Sales Executives with customer negotiations and closing deals
Maximise vehicle sales, finance penetration and additional product opportunities
Monitor sales performance, conversion rates and deal profitability
Coach Sales Executives to improve sales performance and customer experience
Support the management team with daily showroom operations
Ensure all sales documentation and processes meet FCA compliance requirementsSales Controller Requirements
Previous used car sales experience within the automotive industry
Experience leading or managing a vehicle sales team
Strong sales closing, negotiation and objection-handling skills
Experience working towards sales, finance and profitability targets
Good understanding of FCA compliance and automotive sales processes
Experience within a high-volume dealership or used car supermarket is desirable
Full UK Driving Licence and right to work in the UK
Must be available to work every Saturday and Sunday, with 2 days off during the week
FCA accreditation or willingness to complete trainingHow to ApplyIf you're interested in this Sales Controller vacancy in Hinckley, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Billy Olivier – Octane Recruitment
Ref: WOOJ | 31839
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.
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