Sales Manager - Jeep, Dodge Wendell

Holman is a family-owned global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving Whats Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated and creating positive rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Ford Wendell is looking for a Sales Manager to join the Holman Family

Job Duties

• Set goals and objectives for the used car department and establish a strategy to achieve them.
• Stay informed on industry trends and market conditions to make strategic decisions for the used car department.
• Ensure all used vehicles comply with federal state and local regulations such as the requirement for Buyers Guide Sale Price stickers and recall updates.
• Oversee the pricing and re-pricing of all pre-owned vehicles according to market value and dealership standards; monitor the aging of inventory and enforce a 45 to 60-day turn policy.
• Collaborate with the General Manager/General Sales Manager to identify opportunities for marketing used vehicles.
• Provide support to salespeople in closing deals and increasing used car gross.
• Oversee the reconditioning process for used vehicles to ensure all vehicles are in excellent condition for sale.
• Supervise the performance and duties of the assistant used car manager salespeople lot attendants service vendors and other team members.
• Ensure that the delivery of vehicles to customers meets dealership standards for quality and satisfaction.
• Perform thorough vehicle appraisal utilizing resources such as MMR V-AUTO CarFax CarData and AutoCheck to determine the value of the vehicle
• Maintain regular communication with the General Manager/General Sales Manager and other senior management regarding sales performance and inventory levels.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Marketing Management or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience
• Experience with automotive sales software market analysis tools and other relevant technologies preferred
• Additional education certifications or other distinctions are a plus
• Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint Project Visio SharePoint etc.)
• Demonstrated expertise with MMR V-AUTO CarFax CarData and AutoCheck

Relevant Work Experience:

• 3-5 years experience in automotive sales including 2 at a leadership level
• Prior experience in used car sales management preferred but not required
• Familiarity with used car operations inventory management reconditioning processes and/or compliance with regulations
• Complete understanding of CRM processes and desking tools
• Experience with local DMV regulations and motor vehicle laws
• Breadth and depth of technical or functional expertise in own area of responsibility or department; may be acquiring knowledge of other related areas of departments
• Developing and implementing processes methods and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy

At Holman we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire train empower and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better we have to do better and to do better we must know better. Thats why we are listening open to learning new things about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity equity and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. Its The Holman Way.

At Holman your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness disability loss of work or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays Bereavement and Jury Duty

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health vision dental life and disability insurance and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO) paid holidays bereavement and jury duty. In addition we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

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Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

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Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations:

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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