Group Stock Controller
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | OTE up to £75,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Letchworth, SG6 1BL |
| Company: | Norton Way Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 543 |
Summary
Job Advert
Salary: OTE up to £75,000 per annum
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Hybrid (Letchworth, London WFH)
A bit about us:
Established in 1989, Norton Way Group has evolved into a powerhouse in the automotive industry, with a rich history of growth,
development, and a commitment to excellence. We have been a leading automotive group in Letchworth for the past 35 years.
Over the past three decades, we've cultivated a culture of innovation, service, and dedication to our customers.
Norton Way Group has expanded its footprint, now spanning 10 sites across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and West London. As a
multi-franchise business, we represent a diverse range of leading automotive brands.
Our success is a testament to the efforts of our dedicated team, now numbering over 400 staff. Together, we drive success,
celebrate achievements, and foster a dynamic work environment where every team member plays a crucial role.
What you will be doing:
* Develop a strategy (in conjunction with the overall business strategy) with the Operations Director
* Lead each business unit in line with the Company vision, ensuring accountability and progression
* Use data to make commercially driven decisions
* Ensure adherence to all relevant policies and procedures
* Foster a culture of ownership and accountability
* Regularly review each BU to ensure that they meet the required standards and recommend changes where necessary
* Develop and maintain the organisation’s structure and processes and support with effective management succession
* Provide reports and statistics to the Operations Director
* Adhere to all manufacturer targets and franchise standards to ensure any related bonus are achieved and audits successfully
passed
Objectives:
* Achieve the Sales volumes of used cars
* Ensure all retail cars are correctly located for maximising margin
* Work with each centre to ensure correct pricing strategies are implemented
* Achieve used purchasing targets from brands with HOB support
* Maximise Motability purchasing to achieve rebate targets
* Agree volumes with leasing companies for SOR and purchases
* Be key point of contact for all major bulk deals and designated leasing companies
* Work closely with Norton Way Group Finance and Credit Control colleagues to ensure that all payments are recovered within the
agreed credit terms period
* Ensure that all essential systems and processes are utilised effectively and continue to evolve with the needs of the business
* Control all remarketing opportunities for Norton Way
Areas of accountability:
Be responsible for the well-being, performance and success of the colleagues at your site.
* Maximising stock ROI by ensuring right stock and right place policy
* Ensure every retail opportunity stays in group/RRG and HPL
* Manufacturer – maximise purchasing opportunity with each franchise
* Group - Motability Finance purchases
* Manage relationship with Carwow and Motorway
* Focus on finding solutions and achieving results, rather than making excuses or placing blame.
* Show personal commitment to the success and well-being of team members, and to the security of the Company.
* Keep all commitments and promises made to others.
* Potential problems should be immediately communicated to senior management.
Competencies for role:
* Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common
goals.
* Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the
strategic vision and expectations.
* Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
* Acts with integrity - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honest, reliable and authentic actions.
* Operates Tactically – Plans and makes decisions to support the achievement of the short and long-term goals of the BU.
* Efficient problem solver – Draws on available knowledge and resources to make sound business decisions.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised by prestigious accolades, including the Great Place to Work awards consecutively;
in 2022 and 2023.
In January 2023, we were awarded Best Place to Work for Well-being, a testament to our dedication to fostering a healthy and
supportive environment.
Furthermore, our achievements include being Highly Commended title at the AM Awards for Leadership and Diversity in May 2023.
Join us on a journey where success is not only celebrated but built upon a foundation of inclusivity, well-being, and exceptional
leadership.
Salary: OTE up to £75,000 per annum
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Hybrid (Letchworth, London WFH)
A bit about us:
Established in 1989, Norton Way Group has evolved into a powerhouse in the automotive industry, with a rich history of growth,
development, and a commitment to excellence. We have been a leading automotive group in Letchworth for the past 35 years.
Over the past three decades, we've cultivated a culture of innovation, service, and dedication to our customers.
Norton Way Group has expanded its footprint, now spanning 10 sites across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and West London. As a
multi-franchise business, we represent a diverse range of leading automotive brands.
Our success is a testament to the efforts of our dedicated team, now numbering over 400 staff. Together, we drive success,
celebrate achievements, and foster a dynamic work environment where every team member plays a crucial role.
What you will be doing:
* Develop a strategy (in conjunction with the overall business strategy) with the Operations Director
* Lead each business unit in line with the Company vision, ensuring accountability and progression
* Use data to make commercially driven decisions
* Ensure adherence to all relevant policies and procedures
* Foster a culture of ownership and accountability
* Regularly review each BU to ensure that they meet the required standards and recommend changes where necessary
* Develop and maintain the organisation’s structure and processes and support with effective management succession
* Provide reports and statistics to the Operations Director
* Adhere to all manufacturer targets and franchise standards to ensure any related bonus are achieved and audits successfully
passed
Objectives:
* Achieve the Sales volumes of used cars
* Ensure all retail cars are correctly located for maximising margin
* Work with each centre to ensure correct pricing strategies are implemented
* Achieve used purchasing targets from brands with HOB support
* Maximise Motability purchasing to achieve rebate targets
* Agree volumes with leasing companies for SOR and purchases
* Be key point of contact for all major bulk deals and designated leasing companies
* Work closely with Norton Way Group Finance and Credit Control colleagues to ensure that all payments are recovered within the
agreed credit terms period
* Ensure that all essential systems and processes are utilised effectively and continue to evolve with the needs of the business
* Control all remarketing opportunities for Norton Way
Areas of accountability:
Be responsible for the well-being, performance and success of the colleagues at your site.
* Maximising stock ROI by ensuring right stock and right place policy
* Ensure every retail opportunity stays in group/RRG and HPL
* Manufacturer – maximise purchasing opportunity with each franchise
* Group - Motability Finance purchases
* Manage relationship with Carwow and Motorway
* Focus on finding solutions and achieving results, rather than making excuses or placing blame.
* Show personal commitment to the success and well-being of team members, and to the security of the Company.
* Keep all commitments and promises made to others.
* Potential problems should be immediately communicated to senior management.
Competencies for role:
* Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common
goals.
* Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the
strategic vision and expectations.
* Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
* Acts with integrity - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honest, reliable and authentic actions.
* Operates Tactically – Plans and makes decisions to support the achievement of the short and long-term goals of the BU.
* Efficient problem solver – Draws on available knowledge and resources to make sound business decisions.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised by prestigious accolades, including the Great Place to Work awards consecutively;
in 2022 and 2023.
In January 2023, we were awarded Best Place to Work for Well-being, a testament to our dedication to fostering a healthy and
supportive environment.
Furthermore, our achievements include being Highly Commended title at the AM Awards for Leadership and Diversity in May 2023.
Join us on a journey where success is not only celebrated but built upon a foundation of inclusivity, well-being, and exceptional
leadership.