Trade Specialist Expert

Trade Specialist Expert – Glasgow Volvo
Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Hours: 42 hours per week. 1 in 3 Saturdays 8am-12pm
Job Type: Full-Time | Salary: £30,000 basic per annum + Bonus & Benefits

At Glasgow Volvo, part of a trusted and forward-thinking dealer group, we represent one of the world’s most respected premium automotive brands. With a focus on quality, customer experience, and sustainability, we are looking for a Trade Specialist Expert to lead and grow our trade sales operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong motor trade experience and a passion for building lasting B2B relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop the trade sales channel, including used vehicle sales to motor trade buyers

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and new trade customers locally and nationally

• Source, value, and appraise part-exchange and overage vehicles for trade disposal

• Ensure accurate and profitable pricing based on market trends and stock profile

• Negotiate trade deals and oversee the sales process from enquiry to handover

• Liaise closely with the Used Car Sales Manager and wider sales team

• Maintain clear records of trade transactions and ensure compliance with trading standards

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in motor trade sales, ideally in a trade-focused or remarketing role

• Excellent knowledge of vehicle valuations and the wholesale market

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

• Target-driven with a proven track record of achieving sales targets

• Self-motivated, highly organised, and comfortable working independently

• Good IT skills and familiarity with dealer systems 

• A full UK driving licence is essential

About us: 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.

Core Benefits:

• 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

Health & Wellbeing:

• 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
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – 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

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• 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 standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.