Used Car Strategy Specialist

Job Title: Used Car Strategy Specialist – OEM Manufacturer

Location: Chiswick Park, West London, W4 – Head Office

Salary: Up to £55,000 + 15% bonus opportunity + excellent
company benefits

Our client is part of one of the world's fastest-growing
automotive groups, with a strong global presence spanning passenger vehicles,
new energy technologies, research and development, manufacturing, and
international distribution.

As the business continues its ambitious growth plans in the
UK and Europe, it offers exciting opportunities for talented automotive
professionals to contribute to the development of a progressive and
forward-thinking brand, helping to shape the future of mobility while
delivering exceptional customer experiences.

They are now recruiting for a Used Car Strategy Specialist
to be based from their head office in Chiswick Park, West London.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Used
Car Strategy Specialist to lead and develop a national used vehicle
strategy for a growing automotive brand. This is a unique opportunity to play a
key role in shaping used car performance, supporting a franchise dealer
network, protecting residual values, and enhancing the customer experience
through a market-leading approved used vehicle programme.

Working closely with internal departments including Finance,
Residual Value, Remarketing, and Network Development teams, you will drive
profitability, optimise stock management, and support the long-term success of
the brand's used vehicle operations across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Performance & Network Leadership

• Monitor
  and analyse network-wide used vehicle sales performance, stock turn,
  profitability, and key KPIs.
  
• Identify
  market trends and develop strategies to increase sales volumes and
  margins.
  
• Work
  directly with franchise dealerships to maximise used car performance and
  profitability.
  
• Provide
  guidance on vehicle sourcing, stock management, pricing strategies, and
  vehicle presentation.
  
• Support
  dealers in achieving and maintaining high operational and brand standards.
  
• Collaborate
  with finance teams and external finance providers to create and implement
  compelling retail finance campaigns that drive sales and customer
  acquisition.
  

Strategic Development & Residual Value Protection

• Lead
  the ongoing development and management of the approved used vehicle
  programme.
  
• Enhance
  programme benefits, including warranty offerings, vehicle inspection
  standards, and customer commitments.
  
• Work
  closely with Residual Value and Remarketing teams to support pricing
  strategies and protect long-term vehicle values.
  
• Monitor
  supply channels and market activity to safeguard brand equity and maintain
  a competitive market position.
  

Remarketing & Stock Management

• Support
  the management of internal fleet returns, demonstrator vehicles, and
  company car defleet operations.
  
• Ensure
  quality used vehicle stock is distributed effectively throughout the
  dealer network.
  
• Assist
  in developing disciplined stock allocation and remarketing strategies.
  

Digital Strategy & Compliance

• Implement
  and manage dealership audit processes to ensure compliance with approved
  used programme standards.
  
• Monitor
  adherence to vehicle preparation requirements, inspection processes, and
  presentation guidelines.
  
• Analyse
  competitor activity, used vehicle pricing trends, market supply levels,
  and wider economic factors affecting demand and vehicle values.
  
• Provide
  regular insights and recommendations to support commercial
  decision-making.
  

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven
  experience within a Used Car Management, Used Vehicle Operations,
  Remarketing, or Automotive Strategy role.
  
• Experience
  gained either at OEM/manufacturer level or within a senior position in a
  large automotive retail group.
  
• Strong
  understanding of the UK used vehicle market, including CAP HPI valuations,
  auction channels, stock acquisition, and remarketing processes.
  
• Excellent
  commercial awareness with the ability to analyse performance data and
  develop effective sales strategies.
  
• Strong
  stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience
  influencing dealer networks and driving performance improvements.
  
• Experience
  managing or developing an Approved Used Vehicle programme would be highly
  advantageous.
  
• A
  proactive, analytical, and results-focused approach.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive
  salary and benefits package.
  
• Opportunity
  to influence and shape a national used vehicle strategy.
  
• A
  high-profile position within a growing automotive brand.
  
• Career
  development opportunities within a dynamic and forward-thinking
  organisation.
  
• Collaborative
  and supportive working environment.
  

Benefits Package:

• Up to 15% bonus potential
  
• Employee vehicle scheme
  
• 7% pension contribution if
  you contribute 5%
  
• Private Health Insurance
  and Dental Insurance
  
• Life Cover
  
• Critical illness cover
  
• 25 days holiday + bank
  holidays
  

Apply now if you're a used car professional with the
commercial expertise and strategic vision to drive performance, protect
residual values, and deliver an exceptional approved used vehicle proposition.

Please submit your full and up to date CV to Jonathan
Sweasey at Pybus Recruitment on email: [email protected] or call 0191 8237799

Requirements

• Proven
  experience within a Used Car Management, Used Vehicle Operations,
  Remarketing, or Automotive Strategy role.
  
• Experience
  gained either at OEM/manufacturer level or within a senior position in a
  large automotive retail group.
  
• Strong
  understanding of the UK used vehicle market, including CAP HPI valuations,
  auction channels, stock acquisition, and remarketing processes.
  
• Excellent
  commercial awareness with the ability to analyse performance data and
  develop effective sales strategies.
  
• Strong
  stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience
  influencing dealer networks and driving performance improvements.
  
• Experience
  managing or developing an Approved Used Vehicle programme would be highly
  advantageous.
  
• A
  proactive, analytical, and results-focused approach.
  

Benefits

• Up to 15% bonus potential
  
• Employee vehicle scheme
  
• 7% pension contribution if
  you contribute 5%
  
• Private Health Insurance
  and Dental Insurance
  
• Life Cover
  
• Critical illness cover
  
• 25 days holiday + bank
  holidays