Automotive Dealership Data Manager - Full-Time, On-Site

Long Lewis Auto Group; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Long-Lewis Auto Group in Florence, AL is seeking a Senior Data Analytics Leader to mentor a team and drive governance, reporting, and analytics strategy across Sales, Service, Finance, Marketing, and Operations.

You will oversee Power BI dashboards, build scalable analytics solutions, champion data quality, and partner with executives to translate complex data into actionable insights that improve performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or a related field.
• 2+ years leading, mentoring, or managing analysts or analytics teams.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at Florence, AL corporate office.
• High proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Excel, Python, and modern BI tools.
• Experience using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) to improve analytics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Analysts, fostering accountability and growth.
• Prioritize analytics projects to align with organizational goals and operational needs.
• Establish standards and governance for reporting, data management, and analytics processes.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and career development planning for analytics staff.
• Collaborate with executives to identify strategic opportunities where data can improve performance.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Python

AI tools

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

SQL Certification

Microsoft Excel Expert (MO-201)

PMP or similar leadership certification

Tools

CDK

Reynolds & Reynolds

Dealertrack

VinSolutions

Elead

Tekion

vAuto

Power Query

APIs

Job description

Long-Lewis Auto Group | Corporate Office
201 S Court St
Suite 310
Florence, AL 35630, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $55,000 USD to $60,000 USDThe estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• GENERAL
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: AUTOM002995

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Prioritize analytics projects and reporting requests to align with organizational goals and operational needs.
• Establish standards, best practices, and governance for reporting, data management, and analytics processes.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and career development planning for analytics team members.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify strategic opportunities where data can improve operational performance and business outcomes.

Reporting Strategy & Business Intelligence

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and delivery of reporting solutions supporting Sales, Service, Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of recurring reports and dashboards across all dealership locations.
• Partner with department leaders to define key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting requirements, and business intelligence needs.
• Guide the team's response to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests while maintaining prioritization and service levels.
• Present findings, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and actionable manner.

Data Governance & Quality

• Establish and maintain data governance standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability across reporting platforms.
• Oversee data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance processes across multiple business systems.
• Develop documentation standards for reporting logic, data definitions, processes, and analytics methodologies.
• Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to improve data integrity, system integrations, and overall data accessibility.

Dashboards, Automation & Process Improvement

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable dashboards and business intelligence solutions using Power BI and related tools.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline workflows, and reduce manual processes.
• Evaluate and implement new analytics technologies, AI tools, and automation solutions to improve efficiency and insight generation.
• Partner with IT teams and vendors to enhance reporting infrastructure and support long-term analytics initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing analysts or analytics teams.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at our Florence, AL corporate office.
• Current residence in or near the Shoals area with the ability to commute daily.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Excel, Python, and modern business intelligence tools.
• Experience building and scaling reporting functions, analytics programs, or business intelligence initiatives.
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Gemini to improve productivity, analytics workflows, and decision-making.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, data modeling, and analysis.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations for leadership audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing analytics functions within automotive dealership operations.
• Familiarity with dealership systems such as CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, VinSolutions, Elead, Tekion, or vAuto.
• Experience with data warehousing, APIs, ETL processes, Power Query, and data automation tools.
• Understanding of dealership KPIs, including sales, inventory, fixed operations, F&I performance, customer retention, and service metrics.
• Experience developing analytics roadmaps, governance programs, and KPI frameworks.
• Microsoft Excel Expert (MO-201)
• SQL Certification
• Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar leadership certification

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

Required

SQL Certification

Hands-on Microsoft Excel experience (pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation)

Experience working with multiple data sources and web-based systems

2 years: Experience in reporting, data analysis, or related role

Preferred

1 year: Experience with dealership systems such as CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, Tekion, VinSolutions, vAuto, OEM reporting portals, or sales analytics tools

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE

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