Used Car Sales Manager
Gastonia, NC - USA
Job Summary
Used Car Manager
About Us
Mills Automotive Group: Committed to Delivering aTailored & ExceptionalAutomotive Experience!
At Mills Automotive Group were a family-owned company that takes great pride in our position as one of the leading dealership groups in the United States. With a constantly expanding portfolio of over 36 dealerships and a diverse range of brands under the Mills Auto umbrella were well-equipped to cater to consumers automotive needs. What truly distinguishes us is our unwavering commitment to our clientele. Our experienced sales and service team possesses years of industry expertise all dedicated to satisfying the consumers automotive needs.
Join Our Ever-Expanding Team
As we redefine the car-buying experience were looking for individuals who share our core values ofcharacter integrity teamwork work ethic and performance. When you join Mills Auto Group you become part of a passionate and dedicated team working towards a common goal: delivering a tailored exceptional automotive experience for all our customers.
Whether youre interested in sales service or any other role within our organization your contribution matters. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest people who are enthusiastic positive share a growth mindset and have the desire to create exceptional customer experiences. We value diversity offer a supportive work environment and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. At Mills Auto Group youre not just an employee; youre a valued member of our family.
So come be a part of our exciting journey as we speed towards the future. Join Mills Auto Group and help us continue to redefine the car-buying experience for our valued customers. Your dedication to our core values will make all the difference as we achieve new heights together.
About The Role
Ensures customer retention and the profitability of this profit center by recruiting qualified sales personnel. Assumes responsibility for appraising purchasing reconditioning displaying and merchandising the used vehicle inventory.
What You Will Do Essential Responsibilities
- Forecasts goals and objectives for sales gross and key expenses on a monthly and annual basis.
- Hires motivates counsels and monitors the performance of all used-vehicle sales employees.
- Prepares and administers an annual operating forecast and budget for the used-vehicle sales department.
- Understands keeps abreast of and complies with federal state and local regulations that affect used-vehicle sales.
- Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees ensuring proper staffing always.
- Assists individual salespeople in setting aggressive yet realistic monthly goals and objectives and provides them with the support to meet these goals.
- Ensures proper follow-up of all potential buyers by developing implementing and monitoring a prospecting and sales control system.
- Develops implements and monitors a follow-up system for used-vehicle purchasers.
- Maintains vehicle inventory. Monitors customers likes and dislikes lost sales and dealership sales history and conducts local market analyses to determine which vehicles to stock.
- Processes salesperson commission sheets daily and monitors the payroll records of all used-vehicle salespeople.
- Conducts daily and weekly sales and sales training meetings.
- Establishes and enforces product-knowledge standards.
- Oversees the efforts of used-vehicle salespeople to enhance the image and customer satisfaction ratings of the dealership.
- Helps salespeople close deals.
- Ensures 100 percent turnover of each customer to F&I.
- Communicates daily with the new-vehicle sales manager regarding units needed for used-vehicle inventory.
- Ensures that used-vehicle salespeople are informed of all new inventory and current advertising efforts including special sales.
- Studies newspaper ads and any other sources available to find good-quality low-mileage units.
- Enforces a predetermined day turn policy.
- Appraises all incoming used vehicles.
- Ensures that cosmetic and mechanical reconditioning is performed within the dealerships cost and time limitations.
- Plans and controls the display of used vehicles.
- Establishes and controls wholesaling activities.
- Establishes delivery procedures and ensures that delivery includes an introduction to the service department and scheduling of the first service appointment.
- Assists in the development of advertising campaigns and other promotions.
- Keeps abreast of auto auction activity and prices and attends auctions on a regular basis.
- Approves all paperwork from auctions and provides proper documentation to the office for purchases.
- Notifies the used vehicle department manager of anticipated delivery of purchases.
- Tracks results of auction purchases and compares gross profits of auction vehicles with those of trade-ins.
- Develops and maintains outside sources (wholesalers and retailers) for both buying and selling units.
- Handles customer complaints immediately and according to dealerships guidelines.
- Attends managers meetings.
- Know the Five Pillars
- Other duties as assigned
We Invite You To Apply Key Qualifications & Requirements:
- Several years of automotive sales experience
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Sales and trend forecasting abilities
- Three years experience buying cars at auction
- Valid United States-issued drivers license
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States
What We Offer
Benefits
- Cigna PPO Imagine 360 and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options
- Dental and Vision Plans
- 401(K)
- Company Paid Basic Life and Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Sick and Vacation Time Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Benefits Include: Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
- Employee Discounts and Perks Program
- Employee Wellness Subsidy
- Tuition Assistance Program (Selected Dealerships)
Compensation
- Six figure potential (Bonus Commission)
- The compensation you will receive can fluctuate based on several personalized factors such as the jobs geographical location your expertise skills and professional background. Additionally the comprehensive compensation package associated with this role might encompass additional components which will be contingent upon the specific job offer extended to you. If you receive a job offer you will receive detailed information about your eligibility and participation in these benefits plans.
Required Experience:
Manager
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