Used Car Director

Cavender Ford of OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Employee vehicle discounts

Service discounts

Parts discounts

Quarterly training

Job summary

Cavender Ford of OKC is seeking a talented Used Car Director to lead our growing sales team. You will forecast goals, manage the department budget, and work closely with other managers to drive cooperation across the dealership.

The role requires 3–5 years as a Sales Manager and 2 years leading a high-performing team; F&I experience is a plus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, parental leave, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug test required.
• Valid driver''s license.
• 3–5 years of experience as Sales Manager.
• 2 years leading a high-performing sales team.
• F&I experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Forecast department goals and administer annual budget.
• Collaborate with other department managers to ensure cooperation and teamwork throughout the dealership.
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all new vehicle sales employees.
• Direct and schedule the activities of all department employees.
• Guide all salespeople in setting their objectives on a short- and long-range basis.
• Develop and organize a training schedule to ensure sales training and role-playing sessions daily.
• Help salespeople close deals when necessary.
• Ensure every customer talks to a manager before leaving the dealership when possible.
• Assist in developing programs of improvement for those salespeople who are failing to reach objectives.
• Recommend to GSM or GM the new and used car inventory to be carried.
• Assist in the development of advertising campaigns and other promotions.
• Follow up on all leads and increase ROI on online marketing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales management

Team leadership

F&I experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

For over 80 years, the Cavender Auto Family has strived to offer the best dealership experience by proudly serving our community, employees, and customers. The Cavender Auto Family has experienced remarkable growth over the last 5 years with 18+ dealerships across San Antonio, Austin, Lubbock, Midland, Oklahoma City and Columbus and Weimer Texas with 2,300 employees!

Here at Cavender Auto Family we believe in "Making Confidence Happen" (MCH) by acting with integrity, showing our customers we care, taking ownership of our actions, bringing a positive energy to our store and our customers, and being the subject matter experts to all our customers. This is the motto that embodies our entire culture here at the Cavender Auto Family, and what has helped us grow into the amazing company we are today!

Cavender Ford, a Cavender Auto Family Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Used Car Director to join our growing family and help "Make Confidence Happen". Veterans and Military spouses are encouraged to apply!

Why Work at Cavender Ford:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, and pet insurance
• Paid Time off
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (Parental Leave)
• Company Paid $10,000 life insurance policy
• Employee discounts on Vehicles, Service and Parts
• Professional growth and development training on a quarterly basis.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Forecast goals and objectives for the department. Prepare and administer an annual operating budget to meet goals and objectives
• Work closely with other department managers to ensure cooperation and teamwork throughout the dealership
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all new vehicle sales employees
• Direct and schedule the activities of all department employees
• Guide all salespeople in setting their objectives on a short- and long-range basis.
• Develop and organize a training schedule, as directed by the GSM, to ensure that each sales associate receives sales training and/or role-playing sessions daily
• Help salespeople close deals when necessary
• Ensure that every customer talk to a manager before leaving the dealership when possible
• Assist in developing programs of improvement for those salespeople who are failing to reach their objectives
• Recommend to the GSM or GM the new and used car inventory to be carried
• Assist in the development of advertising campaigns and other promotions
• Follow up on all leads and increase ROI on online marketing
• Other duties as assigned

Here is what you will need:

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• Successfully complete MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug test.
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working as a Sales Manager
• Minimum of 2 years leading a high performing sales team
• Experience in F&I is highly desired but not a requirement
• Must be able to provide references upon request

We are an equal opportunity employerand prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion,age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.