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James Speed

Bournemouth,Dorset

Summary

Seasoned professional with 29 years of experience in negotiation and automotive sales. Proven skills in staff mentoring, leadership, stock control, and cost management. Committed to achieving exceptional results and advancing within the automotive sector.

Established reputation for consistent success throughout a comprehensive career.

Robust personal brand cultivated through years of dedicated effort.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Used Car Sales Manager

Hendy Nissan
Bournemouth, Bournemouth
08.2023 - Current
  • Exceeded budget by £800,000 in first full year (2024).
  • Achieved stock turn of 12 times annually.
  • Applied streamlined processes to enhance profit and improve team performance.
  • Coached three sales advisors into showroom manager and transaction manager positions.
  • Increased monthly sales volume from 50-55 cars to 68-75 cars.
  • Ranked within top 10 Nissan dealers in UK based on dealer scorecard metrics.
  • Excelled in customer satisfaction, profit, stock turn, and NIC compliance with no aged stock.

General Sales Manager

Westover Renault / Hendy Renault
Poole, Dorset
01.2014 - 08.2023
  • Increased used car stock turnover from eight to 11 times annually.
  • Elevated CSI performance from 70% to 87.6% within six months.
  • Established a streamlined, tight sales process to maximise volume, profit, colleague satisfaction and customer satisfaction.
  • Ranked among top 10 Renault dealers nationally for customer renewals.
  • Coached and developed Sales Advisors and Showroom Managers, facilitating career advancement.


Sales Advisor

Westover Group (Peugeot)
Westover Group
06.2008 - 12.2013
  • Hendy bought Westover group in March 2019.

Consistently exceeded monthly targets, demonstrating high performance.

  • Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Top sales advisor.


Sales Advisor

George Hartwell Peugeot
Ferndown, Dorset
02.2004 - 06.2008
  • George Hartwell was bought out by Westover group in 2008, and I remained in continuous employment.
  • Ranked as top Sales Advisor throughout this period.
  • Executed exemplary customer service during this timeframe.
  • All responsibilities managed whilst fostering team spirit..


Sales Advisor

Bristol Street Rover/Hyundai
Bournemouth, Dorset
03.1997 - 02.2004
  • Achieved status of top sales performer from initial day.
  • Provided exceptional customer service.


Education

GCSEs - English, Maths, PE

Oakmead Secondary School
Bournemouth, England
09.1990 - 08.1995

Skills

  • Negotiation mastery
  • Automotive sales knowledge
  • Industry regulation compliance
  • Staff mentoring and leadership
  • Stock control and management
  • High work ethic
  • Cost control
  • Communication
  • A strong desire to succeed and deliver
  • Competitive

Affiliations

  • Music and Football

Timeline

Used Car Sales Manager

Hendy Nissan
08.2023 - Current

General Sales Manager

Westover Renault / Hendy Renault
01.2014 - 08.2023

Sales Advisor

Westover Group (Peugeot)
06.2008 - 12.2013

Sales Advisor

George Hartwell Peugeot
02.2004 - 06.2008

Sales Advisor

Bristol Street Rover/Hyundai
03.1997 - 02.2004

GCSEs - English, Maths, PE

Oakmead Secondary School
09.1990 - 08.1995
James Speed