Senior Used Car Manager

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA

401k

PTO

Job summary

Audi New Orleans in Metairie, LA, part of Sonic Automotive, seeks a Used Car Manager to oversee all aspects of the used vehicle operation. You will acquire, price, market, and recondition inventory, working closely with sales and service to maximize profitability.

You will lead pricing strategy, manage auctions and trade-ins, and ensure compliance with regulations while driving sales performance in a fast-growing dealership group.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Used Car Manager at an automotive dealership.
• Experience in automotive management, specifically with used car operations.
• Knowledge of vehicle acquisition, inventory management, and pricing strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the sales and service departments.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Authorized to work in the USA and able to pass pre-employment screening including background checks, MVR, and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the dealership's used car inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels.
• Build and implement competitive pricing strategies for used vehicles based on market analysis.
• Acquire pre-owned vehicles through auctions, trade-ins, and other sources to maintain a diverse and desirable inventory.
• Work closely with the service department to recondition used vehicles, ensuring they are ready for sale.
• Monitor and adjust inventory pricing to remain competitive while meeting profit targets.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote used vehicle inventory across channels.
• Collaborate with the sales team to inform about inventory and push aged units.
• Analyze market trends and consumer preferences to align inventory with demand.
• Conduct regular appraisals of trade-ins and pre-owned vehicles to ensure fair pricing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and dealership standards.

Skills

Used Car Management

Automotive management

Vehicle acquisition

Inventory management

Pricing strategies

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Audi New Orleans in Metairie, LA, part of Sonic Automotive, seeks a Used Car Manager to oversee all aspects of the used vehicle operation. You will acquire, price, market, and recondition inventory, working closely with sales and service to maximize profitability.

You will lead pricing strategy, manage auctions and trade-ins, and ensure compliance with regulations while driving sales performance in a fast-growing dealership group.