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Vaughan Nash

Northampton,Northamptonshire

Summary

Motivated and enthusiastic as an individual or as part of a team. Driven to set and achieve sales and profitability. Experienced in negotiation, closing and problem solving.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales Manager

Carworld (Cambs) Ltd
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
2025.05 - Current
  • Guiding team members on best practices in upselling and cross-selling techniques with value added products.
  • Managing strategic partnerships with finance companies and brokers.
  • Achieving set KPIs and goals through comprehensive strategic planning and execution.
  • Controlling sales processes to maximise team productivity and sales.
  • Interpreting sales reports to identify trends and update strategies.
  • Overseeing planning and execution of targeted customer journey and sales strategies.
  • Motivating team of 14 staff, driving performance and profitability.

Dealmaker

Presto Finance Ltd
Bristol
2024.09 - 2026.05
  • Delivered on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in a fast paced environment, working under pressure.
  • Consistently met targets for volume and profitability.
  • Worked with dealer staff, lenders and customers to achieve best outcomes and profitability.
  • Worked on site in dealers and remotely from offices.
  • Sourced and onboarded new dealer accounts.

Director

MK Finance Group Ltd
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2011.01 - 2024.08

Oversaw all business strategies and planning.

Responsibility for budgeting and targeting performance, income and cost control.

Established and managed KPIs.

Led company, managed business to exceed goals.

Onboarded partners and negotiated contracts and plans with lenders and dealers.

Directed recruitment, training and ongoing staff development.

Directed compliance management and process management.

Area Manager

Unique Financial Services Ltd
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
2000.06 - 2010.09

Onboarded and serviced dealer accounts.

Negotiated contracts with dealer accounts.

Used KPIs to monitor and grow volume and profit.

Promoted to Sales Director.

Managed sales team to grow profit and volume while continuing to onboard and manage dealer accounts.

General Manager

Quicks Group PLC
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
1989.05 - 2000.06

Business Leader for franchised motor dealership.

Responsible for strategic planning, budgeting and performance management.

Oversaw management team to achieve sales volume and profitability.

Managed manufacturer relationship.

Managed partner relationships for finance and value added products.

Planned, implemented and managed customer satisfaction programme.

Responsible for recruitment, training and development.

Previous roles were Sales Manager, Business Manager and Sales Executive within the group.

Education

A-Levels - A Levels

Mid-Warwickshire College
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
1982.09 - 1984.06

GCSEs - GCE O Levels

Warwick School
Warwick
1977.09 - 1982.06

Skills

Process implementation and control

Team playing and development

Targeting and achieving goals

Communication and closing sales

Timeline

Sales Manager

Carworld (Cambs) Ltd
2025.05 - Current

Dealmaker

Presto Finance Ltd
2024.09 - 2026.05

Director

MK Finance Group Ltd
2011.01 - 2024.08

Area Manager

Unique Financial Services Ltd
2000.06 - 2010.09

General Manager

Quicks Group PLC
1989.05 - 2000.06

A-Levels - A Levels

Mid-Warwickshire College
1982.09 - 1984.06

GCSEs - GCE O Levels

Warwick School
1977.09 - 1982.06
Vaughan Nash