Assistant Mgr

America's CAR-MART, Inc.; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance Plan

401(K) with employer match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Career Path Opportunities

Job summary

America's Car-Mart invites energetic individuals to join as Assistant Manager, with a 90‑day training program and potential progression to General Manager based on performance. You’ll engage with customers, learn dealership operations, and contribute to a positive sales experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and collaboration across office, service, and sales areas, with a base salary plus monthly performance bonuses and a pathway for advancement.

Qualifications

• Self-starter and ambitious in nature.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prior extensive supervisor experience.
• Problem solving with innovative solutions.
• Computer proficiency and math skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mediating workplace conflicts.
• Willing to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Basic knowledge of automobiles.

Responsibilities

• Receive training across multiple departments (office, service, collections, sales, inventory).
• Learn lot-level functions, operations, and management perspectives.
• Set and monitor performance goals with upper management; attend trainings.
• Work alongside associates to learn methods, procedures, and standards.
• Train in related departments to enable future transfers and promotions.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities per company policy and laws.

Skills

Self-starter

Excellent communication

Supervisor experience

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Flexible hours

Driver’s license

Auto knowledge

Job description

America's Car-Mart is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Assistant Manager to join our organization. If you have previous, extensive experience in supervisor roles, retail sales, and a passion for creating positive customer experiences, we want to hear from you. As an Assistant Manager, you will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of running a dealership, interact with diverse customers, and contribute to our success. Our 90-day training program will prepare you for success. It is also possible to progress into a General Manager role depending on prior experience and performance as an Assistant Manager.

Join a company recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Mid-Size Employers! We have a great history of providing excellent career opportunities for dedicated, energetic people. We will train you for success!

Qualifications

• Self-starter mentality and ambitious in nature
• Excellent communications skills
• Prior, extensive supervisor experience
• Ability to solve problems and implement innovative solutions in a variety of situations
• Computer proficiency and strong mathematical skills
• Ability to prioritize and effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience mediating conflict in the workplace.
• Available to work flexible hours and weekends including overtime as needed
• Acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license
• Basic knowledge of, and interest in, automobiles is a plus.

Compensation

$40,000 to $55,000 (Base salary + Monthly Bonus Opportunities)

You will have the opportunity to earn monthly bonuses based on dealership Sales and Collections goals.

Manager In Training Responsibilities

• Receive training and perform duties in several departments such as office, service, collections, sales, and inventory management.
• Learn lot level staff functions, operations, management viewpoints, and company policies and practices that affect each phase of business.
• Set and monitor performance goals with upper management. Attends company-sponsored training classes.
• Work next to Associates to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for the performance of departmental duties.
• Receive training in functions and operations of related departments to facilitate subsequent transferability between departments and to provide greater promotional opportunities.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance Plan
• 401(K) w/ employer match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Career Path Opportunities for advancement

America's Car-Mart is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.