High Volume Preowned Director

Vanguard Auto Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance available

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Referral program

Job summary

Vanguard Auto Group is seeking an experienced dealership leader in Texas to oversee financials, inventory, pricing, and sales operations. The role emphasizes compliance, team leadership, and strategic growth across multiple locations while maintaining top-tier customer service standards.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in high‑volume environments, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to profitability and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high‑volume dealership management.
• Extensive knowledge managing preowned inventory.
• Strong acquisition skills through auction, service lane, and trades.
• Energetic and enthusiastic presence throughout the workday.
• Goal-oriented and friendly demeanor in negotiations.
• Detail oriented with sharp problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, computer and basic math abilities.
• Clean Texas driver’s license; basic accounting principles knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Financial oversight: budgets, gross profits, monthly statements, targets.
• Wholesale and auctions: buy/sell inventory.
• Inventory management: sourcing, appraising trades, reconditioning time/costs, audit controls.
• Pricing and valuations: set competitive retail pricing based on market trends and condition.
• Sales leadership: training, motivating, desking, performance quotas.
• Compliance and operations: ensure paperwork complies with laws and VW standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Customer service

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Business/Finance background

Job description

Join Vanguard, a premier auto dealership group with locations in Arlington, Carrollton, Sherman, Austin. We proudly represent the top brands of Kia, GMC, Volkswagen while providing over the topcustomer service.

As a family-owned and operated business, Vanguard is dedicated to fostering a supportive work culture that emphasizes work-life balance, flexible schedules, and a shared commitment to “WOW” Our Customers, Our Team Members, Our Community, and Our Peers! Discover why we are not just a team, but "The Vanguard Family"

Pay: Negotiated Based On Qualifications

What you can expect:

Our dynamic and successful team is on an exciting growth trajectory. We will in-sure your success with the following benefits and compensation:

• Generous compensation package
• Health insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance available
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• An enticing referral program

Your Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: department budgets, gross profits, monthly financial statements, financial targets
• Wholesale and Auctions: buying and selling inventory,
• Inventory Management: sourcing vehicles, appraising trade ins, reconditioning time and costs, audit controls
• Pricing and Valuations: setting competitive retail pricing based on market trends, auction and vehicle condition
• Sales Leadership: training, motivating, desking, establishing clear perfomance quotas
• Compliance and Operations: all paperwork complies with local, state and federal regulations
• Ensure compliance with Volkswagen of America required standards

Ideal Qualifications

• Proven experience in high volume dealership management
• Extensive knowledge managing preowned inventory
• Strong acquisition skills in acquiring inventory through the auction, the service lane and aggressively prospecting for trades
• Energetic and enthusiastic presence throughout the sales workday
• Goal-oriented and friendly demeanor, especially in negotiations
• Detail oriented with sharp problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service, communication, computer and basic math capabilities
• Clean driving record with a valid Texas driver’s license
• Foundation knowledge of accounting principles

Vanguard Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.