A Manchester car finance firm is to create 100 new jobs by the end of the year as demand in the used car market soars.
Zuto said the new roles will be in addition to 150 new employees it has hired since the start of 2021, with the new jobs set to be based at the firm's Manchester and Macclesfield offices.
Zuto said it has also launched a sales graduate programme this year, and has recruited 35 graduates so far in 2021 with plans to hire more during the coming months.
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Andrew Fisher, head of recruitment at Zuto said: "The recruitment market in the North West is the most competitive I’ve known it.
"Launching our sales graduate programme has helped us navigate those challenges and continue to grow our team with talented, ambitious individuals."
Zuto said it has also invested in its training and development department.
Mr Fisher added: "With over 60% of our management team being promoted within, training and development has always been at the forefront of what we do. Investing even more in this area allows us to be confident in ramping up our graduate programme."
James Wilkinson, CEO of Zuto said: "It has been an exciting year for Zuto and we are really happy to welcome all our new Zutonites to the business, particularly our graduates, many of whom are taking their first step into the professional world.
"We are excited to continue hiring great talent in the North West to really help us accelerate our growth, and look forward to celebrating many more milestones."
