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Education
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Interests
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Steven McLaughlin

Great Notley, Braintree,Essex

Summary

Motor and finance professional with 40 years of industry experience across automotive and financial operations. Broad expertise includes market analysis, risk awareness, and process improvement. Available for employed or self-employed roles with short-notice start.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Operations

DBM (Essex)Ltd
Braintree, Essex
12.2023 - Current

Improved dealer performance through customised management strategies. through tailored management consultancy support. Increased sales by developing targeted promotional strategies. and strengthened profit outcomes with targeted dealer assistance. Ensured high customer service quality by training staff on best practices. through structured aftersales handling and adherence to FCA compliance.

  • Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
  • Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
  • Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.

Car Sales Manager

Vertu PLC
Harlow/Waltham Cross
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed stock levels to facilitate regular turnover and optimise purchasing processes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction index and Judge scores through targeted feedback initiatives.
  • Collaborated with sales team to deliver effective training and ensure timely follow-up on leads.
  • Assisted general sales manager with sales execution and reporting, contributing to informed decision-making.
  • Dealing with Finance companies and FCA compliance on a daily basis

Sales Director / General Manager

Essex Car Company
Rainham, Essex
04.2008 - 09.2022
  • Managed day-to-day dealership operations and coordinated staff duties to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • Assumed role of sales manager and business manager during staff absences.
  • Oversaw finance and insurance products, ensuring FCA complaints readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Supervised stock purchasing and coordinated overage disposal to optimise inventory for resale clearance.

Education

GCSEs -

Chase Cross Comprehensive
Romford,
01-1982

Skills

  • FCA compliance
  • Sales performance
  • Dealer operations
  • Vehicle stock control
  • Stock purchasing
  • Aftersales coordination
  • Profit analysis
  • Operational planning and forecasting
  • Team management
  • Leadership development
  • Customer interaction
  • Operational planning and forecasting

Interests

  • I run a car club that has over 10,000 followers on Social media nd hold regular car meets attracting 2-500 cars
  • I own a 1974 Rover P6 thats a current rolling restoration

Accomplishments

  • Negogiated a fee with Channel 4 for a TV program based round our dealership
  • Turned a failing dealership into a highly succesful business selling over 100 cars a month
  • Set up processes to comply with current FCA rules

Timeline

Director Operations

DBM (Essex)Ltd
12.2023 - Current

Car Sales Manager

Vertu PLC
09.2022 - 12.2023

Sales Director / General Manager

Essex Car Company
04.2008 - 09.2022

GCSEs -

Chase Cross Comprehensive
Steven McLaughlin