Corporate Used Car Director
Corporate Used Car Director
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Corporate Used Car Director
Oakes Auto Group
Kansas City Area Full-Time
Compensation: $200000 - $500000 Performance-Based
About Us
Oakes Auto Group is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the Midwest. With Kia GMC and more on the horizon we are expanding and elevating our leadership team. Were seeking a high-performing Corporate Used Car Director to lead our used vehicle strategy across multiple rooftops.
The Opportunity
This executive-level role is responsible for the complete lifecycle of used vehicle operationsfrom sourcing and reconditioning to pricing merchandising and exit strategies. The ideal candidate has a strong record of fast-turn inventory management and operational execution across multiple brands and rooftops.
Key Responsibilities
Wholesale & Transfers: Lead wholesale operations for the group. Proactively assess transfer or wholesale opportunities early in the lifecycle.
Reconditioning Oversight: Ensure the recon process is consistent fast and effective across all locations. Align with systems like Tekion and Rapid Recon to track efficiency.
Inventory Strategy: Drive high turn rates across multiple rooftops with disciplined aging strategies and accurate forecasting.
Acquisition Mastery: Must have experience acquiring 50% or more of inventory outside of trade-ins (auctions consumer acquisitions service drive etc.).
Merchandising: Maintain a high standard for photo quality descriptions and pricing using tools like vAuto LotWalk and AutoHaulerExchange.
Brand Coordination: Navigate inventory decisions across multiple OEMs and store dynamics with strong asset control practices.
Qualifications
5 years in a leadership role managing used inventory (Used Car Director GSM or GM)
Proven success managing large inventories with high velocity turn
Experience leading sourcing strategies beyond trade-ins
Multi-brand multi-rooftop management experience strongly preferred
Software Experience Required:
vAuto (required)
LotWalk AutoHaulerExchange Tekion DMS (preferred)
Oakes Core Values Required Alignment
We dont just talk valueswe live them. The right candidate must embody and uphold the following:
Service Leadership
Embrace Our Work Continual Improvement
We get the job done no matter how difficult it may be.Consistency
Looking to Serve First Protect the Brand
We win as a team when the whole company is succeeding.Do the Right Thing
Positive Can-Do Attitude Give Your Best Always
We give it our all every day and pursue exceptional results.Winning Attitude
Follow the Process Follow Every Time
We follow through with intention and consistency.Commitment to Work
Integrity Even When No One is Looking Accept Responsibility
We own our mistakes and stand by our word.
Why Join Oakes Auto Group
Competitive performance-based compensation: $200K$500K potential
Strong executive team with a culture of trust and execution
Aggressive growth across brands and markets
Tools technology and capital to execute with speed and precision
Real long-term career trajectory for high performers
Ideal Candidates
Current or former Used Car Directors GMs or GSMs with proven success in inventory control and acquisition strategy
Passionate about process disciplined in execution and relentless about improvement
Looking to join a winning team and help shape the future of one of the most exciting automotive groups in the Midwest
Apply Now
Send your resume and a brief statement summarizing your success managing high-turn used inventory and why youre the right fit for Oakes Auto Group.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
