Used Car Director:
A high volume Chicago based dealership has a rare opportunity for a Pre-Owned Vehicle Director. This is one of the best franchises in the business. If you are disciplined, hold people accountable for what it takes to bring customers in consistently, can lead by example, are hands on, can generate increased sales, can set the benchmark in structuring and closing deals, and understands clearly how to lead and make a used car department successful, then this is the job for you. The right candidate will have exceptional leadership skills, with a proven track record of overseeing the successful operation of a high volume used car department.
We offer unlimited earning potential with a very generous compensation plan.
We are investing in our people, equipment, inventory, and will have the most focused customer satisfaction team in the Chicagoland area.
This is a rare opportunity for a Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Director!
Job Summary:
- Manage departmental expense and revenue objectives.
- You will be expected to accomplish sales objectives through planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the activities of the pre-owed vehicle sales department.
- Focus on employee retention and employee development practices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage a large pre-owned vehicle inventory
- Achieve monthly and quarterly pre-owned vehicle sales objectives including certified pre-owned.
- Support Certified Manufacturer certified pre-owned Programs
- Achieve planned unit sales volume by offering balanced and representative used vehicle inventories.
- Responsible for appraising, reconditioning, displaying, wholesaling and merchandising the product.
- Achieve profit goals by developing and meeting levels of gross profit per unit.
- Ensure proper usage of all software, to include website (pricing), vAuto, KBB, and CARFAX.
- Ensure vendor/partner maintains high picture quality and rapid time-to-market digital representation.
- Support sales associates in helping set and achieve goals
- Maintain a high level of compliance with all Federal and State laws affecting pre-owned vehicle sales.
- Monitor and maintain departmental customer satisfaction and retention.
Required Experience
- Must have at least 2 years of Sales Manager experience in a car dealership
- Must have a sound understanding of current pre-owned vehicle market and pricing in the Chicagoland area.
- Great communication skills
- Proven results
- High Energy
- Self-Starter
- Experience with bank finance
- Knowledge of CRM and DMS systems
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Paid Time Off
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of Sales Manager experience in a car dealership
- Sound understanding of the current pre-owned vehicle market and pricing in the Chicagoland area
- Strong communication skills
- Proven results
- High energy
- Self-starter
- Experience with bank finance
- Knowledge of CRM and DMS systems
What We Do
Advantage Auto Group, Inc., operating as Advantage Car and Credit, is an eight-store automotive group serving the Miami Valley for over 20 years. Their mission is to make car ownership easy, dependable, and stress-free for all customers, including those with credit challenges. They offer a modern experience through flexible online shopping, remote support, and home delivery, prioritizing people over corporate tactics.
