Showroom Manager Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

About us
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We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Hours:

44 hours per week, rota basis

A rare opportunity has arrived to join a fast‑growing part of Charles Hurst. We’re expanding our Budget Direct Used Cars operation — and we’re looking for a Showroom Manager who can lead performance, drive standards, and shape the customer experience from day one.

This is a hands‑on leadership role at the heart of a busy used‑car environment. You’ll help build processes, support sales performance, and set the tone for how Budget Direct Used Cars operates within Charles Hurst.

You'll lead on:

• Maximising sales, finance and insurance performance across the used‑car operation
• Supporting the sales team with coaching, development and deal‑structuring
• Ensuring full FCA compliance and a consistent, customer‑focused experience
• Working closely with management to strengthen the site’s commercial performance
• Bringing energy, ideas and leadership to a growing team

A proven Business Manager or experienced Senior Sales Executive ready for the next step

Strong understanding of used‑car retailing, F&I, compliance and customer experience

A proactive leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

Someone who enjoys improving processes and driving performance

A confident communicator who can inspire both customers and colleagues

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

• MyView Pay Now – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a…