Used Vehicle Operations Leader — Growth & Training Focus

Stokes Automotive Inc.; Chevrolet (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Stokes Automotive Inc. in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Used Car Manager to lead all aspects of our used-vehicle operations.

You will acquire, appraise, price, merchandise, and manage used inventory to maximize sales, profitability, inventory turn, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has strong automotive retail experience, excellent market knowledge, and the ability to make informed inventory decisions in a fast-paced dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive dealership required, with used-vehicle management or sales management preferred.
• Ability to appraise, acquire, price, and merchandise used vehicles.
• Strong negotiation, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze market data and use dealership systems effectively.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee used vehicle inventory from acquisition to sale, including pricing and merchandising.
• Appraise trade-ins and purchases using market data and condition.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies based on supply and demand.
• Monitor days’ supply, turn rates, gross profit, and aging.
• Coordinate with Sales, Service, Parts, and Detail to recondition vehicles.
• Set reconditioning plans and track costs and timelines.
• Review inventory daily and adjust pricing and disposition.
• Manage purchases through trades, auctions, and direct acquisitions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the DMS.
• Support sales with product knowledge and pricing guidance.
• Track market trends and competitor pricing to identify opportunities.
• Ensure vehicles are photographed, described, and marketed across channels.
• Ensure compliance with policies and laws; uphold dealership standards.
• Coach and mentor team members; promote dealership culture.

Skills

Used vehicle valuation

Inventory management

Negotiation

Leadership

Data analysis

DMS proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Fast-paced environment

Market awareness

Tools

DMS systems

Job description

Stokes Automotive Inc. in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Used Car Manager to lead all aspects of our used-vehicle operations.

You will acquire, appraise, price, merchandise, and manage used inventory to maximize sales, profitability, inventory turn, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has strong automotive retail experience, excellent market knowledge, and the ability to make informed inventory decisions in a fast-paced dealership environment.