Pre-Owned Automotive Sales Manager

Leader Auto Group; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leader Auto Group is seeking an experienced Used Vehicle Manager for their high-volume Hyundai dealership in Palatine, Illinois. This role offers competitive earnings and the opportunity for career advancement. The successful candidate will manage sales objectives, employee development, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong managerial skills and automotive market knowledge.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off / Vacation

Growth / Advancement Opportunities

Employee Vehicle Purchase Policy

Above Average Industry Pay

Employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Sales Manager experience in a car dealership.
• Sound understanding of pre-owned vehicle market in Chicagoland.
• Experience with bank finance and proven results in sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental expense and revenue objectives.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly pre-owned vehicle sales objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws affecting pre-owned sales.

Skills

Communication

Sales Management

High Energy

Self-Starter

Tools

CRM Systems

DMS Systems

Job description

Leader Automotive Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoCanada, a publicly traded company. Leader Automotive is AutoCanada’s first footprint into the U.S. market and we currently have 10 dealerships consisting of 23 different franchises and approximately 500 employees. We have a strong presence in the Chicagoland area with 8 dealerships and 2 more located in central Illinois. We are searching for talented individuals as we begin a new and exciting legacy into the U.S. market.

We are currently searching for an experienced used vehicle manager to join our team at our Hyundai Palatine store. This is a high volume store and the right candidate will have the opportunity to make an exceptional income. If you have experience as a dealershippreowned vehicle manager and are willing to put in the time at a high volume store, we'd love to speakwith you. This will be a career opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• BCBS Health & Wellness Discounts/Programs
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off / Vacation
• Growth / Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Policy
• Above Average Industry Pay
• Publicly traded organization / stability
• Employee referral bonuses
• Unique/Competitive Pay Plan

Responsibilities

Manage departmental expense and revenue objectives.
You will be expected to accomplish sales objectives through planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the activities of the pre-owned vehicle sales department.
Focus on employee retention and employee development practices.
Effectively manage a large pre-owned vehicle inventory
Achieve monthly and quarterly pre-owned vehicle sales objectives including certified pre-owned.
Support Certified Manufacturer certified pre-owned Programs
Achieve planned unit sales volume by offering balanced and representative used vehicle inventories.
Responsible for appraising, reconditioning, displaying, wholesaling and merchandising the product.
Achieve profit goals by developing and meeting levels of gross profit per unit.
Ensure proper usage of all software, to include website (pricing), vAuto, KBB, and CARFAX.
Ensure vendor/partner maintains high picture quality and rapid time-to-market digital representation.
Support sales associates in helping set and achieve goals
Maintain a high level of compliance with all Federal and State laws affecting pre-owned vehicle sales.
Monitor and maintain departmental customer satisfaction and retention.

Qualifications

Must have at least 2 years of Sales Manager experience in a car dealership
Must have a sound understanding of current pre-owned vehicle market and pricing in the Chicagoland area.
Great communication skills
Proven results
High Energy & Self-Starter
Experience with bank finance
Knowledge of CRM and DMS systems

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment withoutregard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protectedveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws.