Used Car Manager - Own & Accelerate Pre-Owned Dept

Brookville, PA; Keyser (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO with holidays

Job summary

Performance Chevrolet, part of the Timbrook Automotive Group, is seeking an experienced Used Car Manager to own the pre-owned operation in Keyser, WV. Lead inventory strategy, pricing, reconditioning, and the sales team to optimize volume and gross profit.

You will appraise trades, acquire inventory through multiple channels, and ensure vehicles are front-line ready and accurately merchandised online. This role reports to the General Manager and offers ownership of the used-vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Used Car Manager, Buyer, or Sales/Desk Manager with used vehicle responsibility.
• Strong appraisal and vehicle acquisition skills.
• Experience with market-based pricing and inventory management tools.
• Ability to balance volume, gross profit and inventory turn.
• Lead, coach and hold a team accountable.

Responsibilities

• Appraise trades accurately and competitively
• Acquire inventory through trades, auctions and other buying channels
• Maintain the right inventory mix for our market
• Monitor aging and aggressively manage inventory turn
• Price vehicles to market regularly while maximizing gross profit
• Manage reconditioning and speed-to-market
• Ensure every vehicle is properly merchandised online
• Work with the sales team to drive used vehicle volume and profitability
• Monitor wholesale activity and minimize unnecessary losses
• Track key metrics including volume, gross, aging and turn
• Build and execute strategies to grow the pre-owned department
• Provide back-up support for the Finance Manager
• Report directly to the General Manager

Skills

Used car management

Appraisal

Pricing strategy

Inventory management

Leadership

Job description

Performance Chevrolet, part of the Timbrook Automotive Group, is seeking an experienced Used Car Manager to own the pre-owned operation in Keyser, WV. Lead inventory strategy, pricing, reconditioning, and the sales team to optimize volume and gross profit.

You will appraise trades, acquire inventory through multiple channels, and ensure vehicles are front-line ready and accurately merchandised online. This role reports to the General Manager and offers ownership of the used-vehicle operation.