Used Car Manager - Nissan Chattanooga East

Sonic Automotive

$120K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years as a Used Car Manager at an automotive dealership
  • Experience in automotive management with a focus on used car operations
  • Knowledge of vehicle acquisition and inventory management
  • Strong negotiation and communication abilities
  • Proven ability to collaborate with sales and service teams
  • Valid driver's license with a clean record
  • Authorized to work in the USA

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the dealership's used car inventory
  • Develop and implement competitive pricing strategies based on market analysis
  • Acquire pre-owned vehicles through various sourcing channels
  • Coordinate with the service department for vehicle reconditioning
  • Monitor inventory pricing to meet market competitiveness and profit targets
  • Create marketing strategies to showcase used vehicle inventory
  • Work closely with the sales team to promote aged units

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off accrual
  • Closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing vehicles
  • Access to inventory from 100+ stores
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company
Full Job Description
$5k monthly draw plus commission up to $120k-$180k

Job Description

Summary:

The Used Car Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our used vehicle operations, which includes acquiring quality pre-owned vehicles, managing inventory, setting competitive pricing, marketing, and working closely with the sales and service departments to ensure maximum profitability and efficient reconditioning.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage and maintain the dealership's used car inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels.
  • Build and implement competitive pricing strategies for used vehicles based on market analysis.
  • Acquire pre-owned vehicles through auctions, trade-ins, and other sources to maintain a diverse and desirable inventory.
  • Work closely with the service department to recondition used vehicles, ensuring they are ready for sale.
  • Monitor and adjust inventory pricing to remain competitive in the market while meeting profit targets.
  • Develop marketing strategies to promote used vehicle inventory across various channels.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to ensure they are informed about the current used car inventory and push aged units.
  • Analyze market trends and consumer preferences to align inventory with customer demand.
  • Conduct regular appraisals of trade-ins and pre-owned vehicles to ensure accurate and fair pricing.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and dealership standards for used vehicle operations.


Qualifications
  • 1+ years of experience as a Used Car Manager at an automotive dealership.
  • Experience in automotive management, specifically with used car operations.
  • Knowledge of vehicle acquisition, inventory management, and pricing strategies.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the sales and service departments.
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience as a Used Car Manager at an automotive dealership


Additional Information

Compensation:
  • Monthly Draw / Uncapped Commission

Schedule:
  • FULL TIME
  • 5 days / 2 days off
  • Weekend availability required
  • Sundays off

Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off accrual
  • Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
  • Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
  • Access to all our 100+ stores' inventory
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

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