Speedhouse is a fast-growing UK dealership specialising in Premium, Luxury, Prestige, Performance and Commercial vehicles. We acquire the highest-quality stock, prep to exacting standards, and retail with pace and discipline.
Role Purpose
Own the sourcing, appraisal, negotiation and acquisition of vehicles into stock, delivering strong and reliable front-end gross margins while protecting risk and days-to-sale.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Pipeline
Proactively build a deal pipeline with a focus on private sellers. Trade contacts and auctions also monitored.
Run targeted outreach/wanted ads; nurture repeat suppliers and off-market routes.
Strong on-camera presence with social video fluency; confident creating short-form 'we are looking for stock' videos and being the face of Speedhouse Purchasing."
Appraisal & Valuation
Perform on-site and remote appraisals; identify mechanical/bodywork risks and hidden costs.
Use live market data (e.g., Auto Trader, CAP, HPI) to set sharp offers that hit ROI targets.
Negotiation & Acquisition
Negotiate and secure vehicles that meet margin, prep budget and stock-turn goals.
Agree hold deposits, manage outstanding finance settlements, and close deals cleanly.
Compliance & Paperwork
Complete AML/KYC, HPI, ownership/title checks, invoicing (including VAT/Margin Scheme).
Ensure accurate documentation packs (invoices, V5, proofs, receipts) and data hygiene.
Logistics & Handover
Arrange transport/collection, book and control recon within signed budgets/SLA.
Work with prep and advertising roles to get cars photographed and live quickly.
Collaboration & Reporting
Communicate with sales, prep and management on pricing, merchandising and demand.
Maintain records of offers, wins/losses, costs and achieved gross profit.
Maintain live pricing on advertised stock vehicles
Skills & Experience
Proven track record purchasing vehicles with strong, reliable gross margins (references or deal examples required)
Deep market knowledge across Premium/Luxury/Performance and Commercial segments
Strong sourcing initiative and network; disciplined strategy
Excellent negotiation, objection handling and close rate
High appraisal accuracy (paint, structure, mechanical; warranty/recall awareness)
Professional documentation and compliance standards (AML, GDPR)
Tools & Systems
HPI, CAP, Auto Trader (and similar market tools)
Auction platforms (e.g., MW, CW, BCA)
CRM/spreadsheet competence; digital document handling
Qualifications & Requirements
Full, clean UK driving licence
Minimum of 5 years experience within the automotive industry in sales or purchasing roles.
Comfortable travelling for inspections/collections; occasional evenings/weekends/bank holidays as required
References to verify purchase volumes and margin performance
Working Pattern & Benefits
Hybrid & flexible hours with field autonomy
Business use of demo vehicles (policy applies) and mileage/fuel for business travel
20 days holiday + bank holidays, pension
Company phone/laptop, paid access to valuation/auction tools
Supportive, performance-oriented team with progression opportunities
Probation & Notices
Probation 6 months (with structured support and KPI targets)
Notice periods per contract; commission/bonus plan and quality gates documented in a schedule
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 26,000.00-100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Flexitime
On-site parking
Work from home
Application question(s):
Have you worked for an Automotive retail business in sales or purchasing within the last 2 months?
How many years experience have you had in a professional vehicle purchasing role?
Are you currently in a professional vehicle purchasing role?
What purchasing margin targets are you used to working towards?
I have 3 vehicles I'm looking to sell - the details are as follows.... what price would you expect to offer me if you were in a purchasing role?
- 2025/25 Land Rover Defender Hard Top - X-Dynamic HSE
- Reg - C111EWS
- Miles - 7500
- Full Service History / Perfect Condition / Rear Seat Conversion fitted