USED CAR MANAGER
Department: Sales
Reports to: General Sales Manager
Job Summary: The Used Car Manager oversees the used car inventory, acquires used vehicles for the dealership and establishes pricing based on market conditions and dealership goals.
Salary Range: $72,000 to $120,000
Benefits:
The following benefit programs are available to eligible employees:
Major Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
PTO
Holidays
401K
Life Insurance
STD & LTD Disability
Vehicle Purchase Plans
Parts & Employee Labor Discounts
Core Responsibilities:
- Maintain used car inventory; manage physical and online inventory
- Meet monthly forecast for used car sales volume sustaining sufficient gross to meet profit objectives.
- Appraise all incoming used vehicles; ensure that cosmetic and mechanical reconditioning is performed within the dealership’s cost and time limitations
- Keep informed of auto auction activity and prices; attend auctions on a regular basis
- Establish processes and controls wholesaling activities
- Enhance customer satisfaction during the entire purchase experience
- Communicate daily with sales management team regarding anything relevant to used car targets and inventory
- Know and understand the federal, state and local laws which govern retail automotive sale
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- 2+ years of Automotive Sales Management experience (USED CAR MANAGEMENT PREFERRED)
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- Knowledge of the local market and auctions
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Professional appearance and work ethic
- Ability to work well in a process driven environment
- Clean driver’s license and must be insurable through liability insurance company Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in stationary position 80%
- Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions Universal Responsibilities
- Adhere to the Rochester Motor Cars mission, vision and values in all situations.
- Follow and utilize the Rochester Motor Cars philosophy of 1-2-3-4-5.
- Customer Enthusiasm
- Employee Satisfaction
- Financial Performance
- Market Effectiveness
- Ongoing Improvement
“Grow people, make friends and do good.”
Exhibit personal excellence by setting high standard of performance. Consistently meet or exceed quality standards and requirements.
At Rochester Motor Cars our goal is to be an industry leader and provide unmatched quality automotive products and services. It is our mission to exceed our customers’ and employees’ expectations and maintain their loyalty for a lifetime.
Competitive compensations and benefits including medical, dental, paid time-off, STD/LTD, 401k and life insurance are offered to full-time employees.
Job description subject to change at management’s discretion.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of Automotive Sales Management experience
- Used car management experience
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- Knowledge of the local market and auctions
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Professional appearance and work ethic
- Ability to work well in a process driven environment
- Clean driver's license and insurable through liability insurance
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing retail automotive sales
- Physical ability to remain stationary ~80% and frequently work in outdoor weather conditions
What We Do
Founded in 1999, Rochester Motor Cars has evolved from a single dealership into a seven-location automotive group in Rochester, Minnesota. The company specializes in the sale and service of vehicles from brands like Ford, Toyota, Mazda, Chevrolet, and Cadillac. They are dedicated to a customer-first business model, providing a comprehensive range of automotive sales, financing, accessories, and collision repair services.
