Used Vehicle Manager

Lithia & Driveway; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Howdy Honda Of Austin is seeking a Used Vehicle Manager to lead appraisal, purchase, reconditioning, display and merchandising of the used vehicle inventory. You will build and train a sales team, walk the lot daily with the team to ensure pricing and condition knowledge, and actively pursue sales goals with customers from first contact through financing.

The role requires a proven CSI track record, prior auto sales management experience, and strong communication with customers.

Qualifications

• Must have a proven track record with an exceptional CSI.
• Previous auto sales management experience.
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• The Used Vehicle Manager is responsible for the appraisal, purchase, reconditioning, display and merchandising of the used vehicle inventory.
• Build & train sales team to ensure they are well versed in the process and manufacturer product knowledge.
• Walk the lot every day with the sales team to ensure complete knowledge of vehicle prices and overall condition of inventory, advertising, banners and area grounds.
• Ensure sales goals are attained.
• Meet and greet all customers early in sales process and stay actively involved throughout process.
• Determine vehicle purchase terms, and trade values to customers.
• Secure financing for customers by utilizing professional relationships with lenders.
• Value used vehicle inventory competitively.
• Ensure used vehicles are properly reconditioned.

Skills

CSI excellence

Sales management

Communication

Customer engagement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Howdy Honda Of Austin If you’re a Used Vehicle Manager, you already know how demanding the job can be and how important it is to build a great team and provide outstanding customer service. Being good at what you do provides great personal satisfaction as does contributing to a high-performing team. Our core business of providing cars and related service fuels our passion, but people provide our energy.

Dealership L0353 Howdy Honda Howdy Honda Of Austin If you’re a Used Vehicle Manager, you already know how demanding the job can be and how important it is to build a great team and provide outstanding customer service. Being good at what you do provides great personal satisfaction as does contributing to a high-performing team. Our core business of providing cars and related service fuels our passion, but people provide our energy. We are committed to growing our company and Growing our People! We are part of the Lithia Motors family. The third largest auto dealership group in the country with over 300 stores, Lithia is about providing customers with an honest, simpler buying experience, all the while working in a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

The Used Vehicle Manager is responsible for the appraisal, purchase, reconditioning, display and merchandising of the used vehicle inventory.

• Build & train sales team to ensure they are well versed in the process and manufacturer product knowledge.
• Walk the lot every day with the sales team to ensure complete knowledge of vehicle prices and overall condition of inventory, advertising, banners and area grounds.
• Ensure sales goals are attained.
• Meet and greet all customers early in sales process and stay actively involved throughout process.
• Determine vehicle purchase terms, and trade values to customers.
• Secure financing for customers by utilizing professional relationships with lenders.
• Value used vehicle inventory competitively.
• Ensure used vehicles are properly reconditioned.

Qualifications

• Must have a proven track record with an exceptional CSI
• Previous auto sales management experience
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

We Offer Best In Class Industry Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.