Used Car Manager - Nissan Chattanooga East

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Chattanooga, TN, USA
In-Office
120K-180K Annually
Junior
Automotive • Retail
Delivering an experience for our guests and our teammates that fulfills dreams, enriches lives and delivers happiness
The Role
Oversee all used-vehicle operations: acquire inventory (auctions, trade-ins), set pricing, manage reconditioning with service, market vehicles, collaborate with sales to move aged units, ensure regulatory and dealership compliance, and analyze market trends to maximize profitability.
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Company Description

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

 

At Nissan Chattanooga East, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

$5k monthly draw plus commission up to $120k-$180k

Job Description

Summary:

The Used Car Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our used vehicle operations, which includes acquiring quality pre-owned vehicles, managing inventory, setting competitive pricing, marketing, and working closely with the sales and service departments to ensure maximum profitability and efficient reconditioning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain the dealership's used car inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels.
  • Build and implement competitive pricing strategies for used vehicles based on market analysis.
  • Acquire pre-owned vehicles through auctions, trade-ins, and other sources to maintain a diverse and desirable inventory.
  • Work closely with the service department to recondition used vehicles, ensuring they are ready for sale.
  • Monitor and adjust inventory pricing to remain competitive in the market while meeting profit targets.
  • Develop marketing strategies to promote used vehicle inventory across various channels.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to ensure they are informed about the current used car inventory and push aged units.
  • Analyze market trends and consumer preferences to align inventory with customer demand.
  • Conduct regular appraisals of trade-ins and pre-owned vehicles to ensure accurate and fair pricing.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and dealership standards for used vehicle operations.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience as a Used Car Manager at an automotive dealership.
  • Experience in automotive management, specifically with used car operations.
  • Knowledge of vehicle acquisition, inventory management, and pricing strategies.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the sales and service departments.
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Used Car Manager at an automotive dealership

Additional Information

Compensation:

  • Monthly Draw / Uncapped Commission

Schedule:

  • FULL TIME
  • 5 days / 2 days off
  • Weekend availability required
  • Sundays off

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off accrual
  • Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
  • Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
  • Access to all our 100+ stores' inventory
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines

Skills Required

  • 1+ years of experience as a Used Car Manager at an automotive dealership.
  • Experience in automotive management, specifically with used car operations.
  • Knowledge of vehicle acquisition (auctions, trade-ins), inventory management, and pricing strategies.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with sales and service departments.
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Authorized to work in the USA.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment testing including background check, MVR, and drug test.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Used Car Manager at an automotive dealership.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
1,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is on a quest to become the most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in America. Our Company culture thrives on creating, innovating, and providing industry-leading guest experiences, driven by strategic investments in technology, teammates, and ideas that ultimately fulfill ownership dreams, enrich lives, and deliver happiness to our guests and teammates. As one of the largest automotive and powersports retailers in America, we are committed to delivering on this goal while pursuing expansive growth and taking progressive measures to be the leader in these categories. Our new platforms, programs, and people are set to drive the next generation of automotive and powersports guest experiences.

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