Automotive Sales Inventory Manager

Hertz; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) employer matching

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Reimbursement

Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, CriticalIll

Job summary

Hertz in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Store Inventory & Operations Associate to manage the store inventory process, including reconditioning, photography, delivery, and merchandising.

You will work with the fleet team and GSM to maintain target inventory levels, oversee lot organization, ensure timely vehicle delivery, and keep partner dashboards up to date. A high school diploma, auto dealership experience, and a valid license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Auto dealerships and car sales.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Manage the store inventory process including reconditioning, photography and merchandising.
• Maintain lot organization and efficient delivery per SLAs.
• Coordinate with reconditioning vendors and Fleet Mgt partner.
• Ensure proper vehicle merchandising and online appearance per standards.
• Handle communications with partners and close open items on dashboards.

Skills

Delivering

Global organization

Desire to excel

Stakeholder buy-in

Stable work history

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

A Day in the Life:

Manage the entire store inventory process including, reconditioning, photography, delivery, lot organization and merchandising

Wage: $17.00/hr + eligible for bonus incentives

What You'll Do:

1. Inventory

• Ensure all incoming vehicles properly checked in
• Triage new inventory as it enters lot
• Manage an efficient reconditioning process, cost, quality and cycle times
• Work closely with reconditioning vendors
• Interact with Fleet Mgt partner (Wheels)
• Maintain proper internal inventory controls
• Work with fleet team to maintain target inventory levels
• Work closely with GSM on daily production planning

2. Lot Organization

• Develop and maintain proper lot organization to facilitate efficient processes
• Oversee proper vehicle merchandising
• Create visual factory

3. Photography

• Insure all cars are properly photographed and appearing online per standards
• Reduce rejects and kicked cars
• Follow up and promptly close all open items on the partner dashboard
• Handle all communications from partners

4. Delivery

• Ensure vehicles are delivered within time SLAs
• Set up trucking, if required

What We're Looking For:

Educational Background:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Professional Experience:

• Experience in Auto dealerships and car sales
• Valid Drivers' License and a clean record

Skills:

• Capable of delivering
• Able to succeed in a global, matrix organization
• Desire to excel
• Able to garner support from Stakeholders on all initiatives
• Stable work history

What You'll Get:

• Up to 40% off any standard Hertz Rental
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts -Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

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