Used Car Sales Director - Southern Auto Group

Southern Auto Group

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Automotive Sales experience
  • 2-3 years in leadership within used vehicle sales
  • Proven sales and profitability track record
  • Strong knowledge of inventory management and market analytics
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • High level of integrity and professionalism

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage pre-owned vehicle operations
  • Source quality pre-owned inventory from various channels
  • Establish competitive pricing strategies using market data
  • Lead and develop a high-performance sales team
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and policies
  • Promote safe work conditions and conduct safety training

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision
  • FREE wellness plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401K retirement plan with employer contributions
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Pet insurance options
  • Disability insurance (short and long term)
Full Job Description
Job Description

USED CAR SALES DIRECTOR to lead and manage all aspects of our pre-owned vehicle operations. This leadership role is responsible for driving sales performance, maximizing profitability, managing inventory acquisition and pricing strategies, while developing a high-performance sales team.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Automotive Sales leadership, a data-driven approach to inventory management, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Acquisition & Management
  • Source and acquire quality pre-owned inventory auctions, trades, and direct purchases
  • Maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet market demand and sales objectives
  • Monitor aging inventory and implement pricing or exit strategies to minimize loss


Pricing & Market Strategy
  • Utilize market data and analytics tools to establish competitive pricing strategies
  • Adjust pricing based on market conditions, vehicle performance, and inventory age
  • Ensure all vehicles are accurately merchandised and positioned for online and in-store sales


Sales Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and develop the used car sales team to achieve volume and gross profit goals
  • Establish performance standards and hold team members accountable to KPIs
  • Conduct regular sales meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations


Operational Oversight
  • Partner with the Service Department to ensure timely and cost-effective vehicle reconditioning
  • Manage reconditioning timelines to ensure vehicles are frontline-ready quickly
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and profitability


Compliance & Safety (OSHA)
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and dealership safety policies
  • Promote and enforce a safe work environment across sales and lot operations
  • Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when applicable (e.g., during vehicle inspections or lot activities)
  • Coordinate with Service and Parts Departments to maintain safe vehicle handling, storage, and reconditioning practices
  • Identify and report workplace hazards; support corrective actions and incident prevention efforts
  • Participate in and support safety training, audits, and inspections
  • Ensure incident reporting procedures are followed accurately and in a timely manner


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 5 years Automotive Sales experience
  • At least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role within used vehicle sales
  • Proven track record of achieving sales and profitability targets
  • Strong knowledge of inventory management, pricing strategies, and market analytics
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • High level of integrity and professionalism


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with dealership management systems (DMS) and CRM platforms
  • Familiarity with inventory and pricing tools (e.g., vAuto, Kelly Blue Book, Manheim)
  • Experience in a high-volume or multi-rooftop dealership environment


KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
  • Used vehicle sales volume
  • Gross profit per unit (GPU)
  • Inventory turn rate
  • Inventory aging (30/60/90 days)
  • Reconditioning cycle time
  • Customer satisfaction index (CSI)


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives
  • Bonus opportunities tied to departmental performance
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Paid Time off and holidays


PHYSICAL DEMAND

This is an in-person position and your attendance is required in order to maintain employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities the option to perform essential functions safely.

Benefits
  • FREE WELLNESS PLAN
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Gap Insurance
  • TeleMedicine/TeleHealth
  • HSA (Health Savings Account)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance (Short Term and Long Term)
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance with AD&D
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • 401K Retirement Plan Offered by John Hancock
  • Identity and Fraud Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Pay
  • Birthday Pay

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