Director Used Vehicle Sales

Ryder System, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Sales Management leader in the Central Region to direct multi-level sales teams and drive growth for used truck centers and related services.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross-channel leadership, and strong customer satisfaction focus, with travel 30–50% and a compensation range supported by a salaried structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or related field.
• Eight or more years of successful sales management.
• Five or more years of external used vehicle sales management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage and develop multi-level sales professionals to grow and retain business and hit sales and retention plans.
• Plan, organize, and lead initiatives to achieve long-term growth and retention objectives.
• Foster teamwork across inside, outside, fleet and trade channels to maximize sales and returns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Salesforce

Forecasting

Sales planning

Competitive analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Essential Functions

Sales Management

• Direct, manage and develop multi-level sales professionals in developing, growing and retaining business to achieve stated sales and retention plans.
• Develop, manage, evaluate and place sales talent effectively in order to meet the needs of the Sales channel.
• Plan, organize, direct and provide leadership to achieve the short and long term business growth and retention objectives.
• Assist individual salespeople in setting aggressive yet realistic monthly goals and objectives.
• Attain sales quota, maximize proceeds and up-sell ancillary offerings (i.e. financing, warranty, maintenance, etc.)
• Monitor customer satisfaction by managing Customer Satisfaction Indices (CSI), handling customer issues and ensuring contact with existing customers.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a follow-up system for used vehicle purchases.
• Hold sales training meetings.
• Leverage salesforce.com to effectively manage the various stages of the Sales pipeline.
• Forecast sales results accurately and timely.
• Assist in developing strategies that influence alternative ways to drive incremental sales volume.
• Evaluate sales opportunities in order to maximize returns and volumes.
• Maintain competitive awareness.
• Develop new and enforce existing sales protocols and processes.
• Effectively leverage the various sales channels (inside, outside, fleet and trade) to maximize sales volumes and returns.
• Foster teamwork between sales channels in order to maximize sales volumes and returns for the organization.
• Develop and lead the execution of processes and sales activities designed to retain and grow current customers.

Inventory Management

• Planning annual and monthly departmental forecasts, staffing objectives, and vehicle inventory.
• Review sales reports to determine client needs and volume potential.
• Manage inventory levels at the various used vehicle centers (UTC’s) by vehicle type, class and finish, in order to maximize proceeds at the time of sale.
• Ensure the correct mix of inventory is at each UTC in order to meet current market demands.
• Ensure that product positioning practices are being upheld to standards of that of an effective retail equipment sales environment.
• Ensure location standard operating procedures are being upheld to the expectations of the organization.
• Manage age of inventory in order to minimize carrying costs for the organization.
• Transfer vehicles as appropriate to capture market opportunities.

Building Maintenance/Real Estate

• Oversight over the building maintenance of the UTC’s in their footprint.
• Responsible for leases at the UTC’s.
• Ensuring that Real Estate renewals, modifications or modifications happen through collaboration with the Real Estate team.
• Location Enhancement Decisions – UTC location modifications such as building repairs, parking lot repairs, etc.)

Compliance

• Maintain compliance with company, local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies at the Used Truck Centers (UTC’s)
• Ensure compliance by conducting audits at the UTC’s.
• Ensure proper emphasis is given to the importance of the vetting process (driver license background check process)
• Responsible for Ariba invoice approvals – over $3,000.
• Below take approvals

Marketing

• This role has multiple market business strategy responsibility.
• Provide leadership, oversight, direction and compliance to ensure inbound and outbound telemarketing standards are met.
• Co-manage with the oversight of Ryder’s marketing group, marketing promotions such as trade magazines, direct mail and inbound/outbound telemarketing
• Provide leadership, oversight, direction and compliance to ensure the lead generation process is working effectively between the inside and outside sales teams.
• Co-manage with the oversight of Ryder’s marketing group, Ryder’s used vehicle sales website.
• Interface with Ryder’s customers and prospects to ensure the maximum development of opportunities associated with the full breadth of Ryder’s products and services.
• Ensure knowledge of competitor’s strengths and weaknesses and manage execution of competitive strategy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree related field.

Experience

• Eight (8) years or more experience of demonstrated, successful sales management
• Five (5) years or more experience of external used vehicle sales management experience

Skills

Effective leadership skills.

• Must possess superior people skills and excellent communication skills.

Knowledge

• Salesforce.com; advanced level.
• Sales forecasting and planning; advanced level.
• Sales process techniques.; advanced level.
• competitive analysis, strategizing and execution ; advanced level.

Travel - 30-50% (Central Region)

Job Category

Sales Leadership

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

• Pay Type: Salaried
• Minimum Pay Range: 140,000
• Maximum Pay Range: 150,000

Benefits Information

• For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

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