Used Car Manager - Gladstone, OR | Dick Hannah Dealerships

Dick Hannah Nissan

$120K — $180K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in used vehicle sales or management
  • Strong market knowledge and ability to analyze vehicle valuation
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to interpret various instructions and adapt to team processes
  • Physical ability to utilize automotive software and tools
  • Demonstrated skill in selling and building customer relationships
  • Understanding of federal and state regulations governing used vehicles

Responsibilities

  • Forecast sales and discuss purchasing needs with the general manager
  • Attend vehicle auctions and procure inventory as approved
  • Ensure all auction purchases are documented and processed correctly
  • Analyze sales data and market trends to inform purchasing decisions
  • Monitor customer interest in out-of-stock vehicles to reduce lost sales
  • Work with service and reconditioning teams to optimize vehicle readiness
  • Manage and oversee used car department staff

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with potential to accrue up to 96 hours in the first year
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision options
  • 401(k) retirement planning with company matching available
  • At least 2 paid holidays annually upon completion of the introductory period
  • Strong focus on work-life balance and employee well-being
Full Job Description
As an integral part of our used-vehicle sales team, the Used Car Manager is responsible for sourcing and procuring a consistent supply of high-quality, marketable pre-owned vehicles. This role operates within established financial guidelines and purchasing policies to ensure optimal inventory levels that meet customer demands and align with management's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have strong market knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to enhance our used-vehicle sales operations. Expected monthly earnings ranging from $10,000-$15,000.

Used Car Manager Compensation and Benefits:

Used Car Manager Competitive Salary: $2,500 monthly base salary plus 3.25% commission on New, Used, and Buy Center department gross. Expected monthly earnings ranging from $10,000-$15,000.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We prioritize work-life balance, offering industry-leading PTO. New full-time employees accrue 4 hours per pay period, totaling approximately 96 hours in the first year, with increases over time.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Hannah Motor Company provides extensive health benefits starting the first month after 60 days of employment. Options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability, alongside a robust 401(k) plan for retirement planning.

Paid Holidays:Hannah Motor Company offers at least 2 paid holidays per year to the Used Car Manager subject to completion of the introductory period and other eligibility requirements as per company policy.

Used Car Manager Responsibilities:
  • Discusses purchasing requirements and forecasts sales for future months with general manager.
  • Attends auctions approved by management and purchases vehicles.
  • Approves all paperwork from auctions and provides proper documentation to the office for purchases.
  • Notifies the general manager of anticipated delivery of purchases.
  • Tracks results of auction purchase's and compares gross profits from auction vehicles with those of trade-ins.
  • Analyzes sales history and local area trends to determine the best purchasing mix.
  • Tracks customer interest in vehicles not in stock (lost sales).
  • Keeps abreast of current market and current valuation of used vehicles.
  • Appraises vehicle trades along with the sales manager.
  • Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding the used-vehicle industry.
  • Work with service/reconditioning manager to get work done timely.
  • Maximize profit on wholesale units by disposing of old age/trades.
  • Pricing and marketing of used vehicles based on market conditions and maximizing profit.
  • Develops and maintains outside sources (wholesalers and retailers) for both buying and selling units.
  • Maintains professional appearance.
  • Attends managers meetings as requested.
  • Test drive vehicles as needed. Must be insurable with company insurance.
  • Manage used car department employees (including lot attendants, UCA, and other department personnel)

Used Car Manager Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication skills (including listening, writing, speaking).
  • Public relations skills. Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the general public.
  • Skill and ability to meet people and listen
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Mental ability to conduct on-going interpersonal interactions.
  • Ability to actively participate in team-oriented process.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
  • Skill and ability to sell and/or negotiate.
  • Physical ability to use computer hardware/software.
  • Understand the value of new and used vehicles.
  • Complete understanding of sales process.
  • Ability to learn automotive specific programs.


At Dick Hannah Dealerships, our Core Values are summed up in four words: Family, Integrity, Respect and Purpose. We're a family-run business that's been around since 1949 but keep our focus on the future and innovation. The Hannah family is passionate about how our business is run and treating our employees just as well as our customers. Every day. We truly care for our employees and sincerely appreciate everyone's day-to-day contributions.

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