Used Car Manager

Low Country Volkswagen; Parish Place (SC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Low Country Volkswagen in Mt Pleasant, SC is seeking an experienced Used Car Manager to lead our pre-owned vehicle operation, with full responsibility for appraisal, buying, pricing, and merchandising inventory, and for directing the sales team.

The right candidate will have dealership management experience, strong F&I knowledge, and a proven track record of building profitability through smart pricing, inventory control, and effective coaching.

Qualifications

• Experience running your own automotive sales team.
• Experience buying and selling used vehicles.
• Strong appraisal and vehicle valuation skills.
• Experience structuring and closing deals.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, gross, and dealership profitability.
• Proven leadership and coaching ability.
• Ownership and decisiveness in department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the used car sales team.
• Buy vehicles through auctions, trades, customer acquisitions, and other sources.
• Appraise trades and make sound buying decisions.
• Manage inventory, pricing, aging, and turn.
• Structure and work deals.
• Maximize front-end and back-end profitability.
• Train, coach, and develop salespeople.
• Work closely with the GSM, sales team, and F&I department.
• Monitor the market and adjust pricing and inventory as needed.
• Keep the lot stocked with the right mix of vehicles.
• Maintain strong merchandising and inventory standards.
• Track department performance and continue building on its success.

Skills

Used car leadership

F&I knowledge

Pricing strategy

Team coaching

Job description

1001 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Used Car Manager

$125,000 - $190,000+ Annually & Great Benefits

Previous Automotive Management & F&I Experience are Required

Low Country Volkswagen is looking for an experienced Used Car Manager to lead our pre-owned vehicle operation.

We’re looking for a proven dealership leader who understands the entire used-car business, from appraising, buying, pricing, and merchandising inventory to leading a sales team and structuring profitable deals.

The right candidate will have previous dealership management experience, strong F&I knowledge, and a track record of successfully leading a sales team.

All applications are confidential.

We offer a full benefits package which includes:

• $125,000 - $190,000+ annual income potential
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Supplemental Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage the used car sales team
• Buy vehicles through auctions, trades, customer acquisitions, and other sources
• Appraise trades and make sound buying decisions
• Manage inventory, pricing, aging, and turn
• Structure and work deals
• Maximize front-end and back-end profitability
• Train, coach, and develop salespeople
• Work closely with the GSM, sales team, and F&I department
• Monitor the market and adjust pricing and inventory as needed
• Keep the lot stocked with the right mix of vehicles
• Maintain strong merchandising and inventory standards
• Track department performance and continue building on its success

What We're Looking For:

• Experience running your own automotive sales team
• Experience buying and selling used vehicles
• Strong appraisal and vehicle valuation skills
• Experience structuring and closing deals
• Strong understanding of inventory management, gross, and dealership profitability
• Proven leadership and coaching ability
• Someone who is organized, decisive, and comfortable taking ownership of the department

Join a team where your contribution is valued, your ideas matter, and your professional growth is supported. You’ll be part of a group with proven performance, a culture of excellence, and solid recognition in automotive retail.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation, or other protected status.