Used Car Manager: Lead Growth & Inventory Strategy

Principle Automotive; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on vehicles andサービス

Job summary

Principle Audi - Selma is looking for a results-driven Used Car Manager to oversee the used vehicle department, pricing, inventory, and profitability. You will collaborate with sales to develop strategies, evaluate trade-ins, and ensure vehicles are inspected and prepared for sale.

Join Principle Automotive and benefit from PTO, 401(k) and insurance options, and a culture focused on growth, teamwork, and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive sales management.
• Knowledge of used vehicle appraisals, inventory acquisition, pricing strategies, and market trends.
• Experience managing inventory, sales performance, and departmental profitability.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and accountability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze sales reports, market data, and financial performance.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS) and inventory tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the used vehicle department, including inventory acquisition, pricing, merchandising, and sales performance.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase used vehicle sales, profitability, and inventory turnover.
• Evaluate trade-ins, appraisals, and potential vehicle purchases to ensure competitive market pricing.
• Monitor market trends, vehicle values, and local competition to make informed inventory and pricing decisions.
• Manage used vehicle inventory levels to maintain an appropriate selection of vehicles.
• Work closely with the sales team to develop effective sales strategies and achieve department goals.
• Ensure all used vehicles are properly inspected, reconditioned, and prepared for sale.
• Coordinate with the service and reconditioning departments to minimize vehicle turnaround time.
• Monitor department performance, including sales volume, gross profit, inventory aging, and expenses.
• Train, coach, and motivate team members to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Ensure all vehicle transactions and department operations comply with dealership policies and applicable regulations.

Skills

Used Car Manager

Appraisals

Pricing strategy

Team leadership

Customer service

DMS proficiency

Inventory tools

Tools

DMS

Inventory tools

Job description

Principle Audi - Selma is looking for a results-driven Used Car Manager to oversee the used vehicle department, pricing, inventory, and profitability. You will collaborate with sales to develop strategies, evaluate trade-ins, and ensure vehicles are inspected and prepared for sale.

Join Principle Automotive and benefit from PTO, 401(k) and insurance options, and a culture focused on growth, teamwork, and exceptional guest experiences.