Location
Mankato, MN | United States
Job description
Pre-Owned Manager
We are seeking a Pre-Owned Manager to join our team at LeadCar Toyota Mankato located in Mankato, MN. As the Pre-Owned Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all dealership variable operations including finance, new and used departments to ensure profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity at LeadCar Toyota Mankato could be right for you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the pre-owned vehicle inventory including acquisition, pricing, merchandising, and reconditioning processes.
- Develop and implement effective strategies to maximize sales and profitability in the variable operations department.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to adjust pricing and inventory strategies accordingly.
- Provide training, coaching, and support to staff to enhance their skills and performance in vehicle sales and customer service.
- Lead a team of sales professionals, acquisitions specialists, and reconditioning staff to ensure high performance and customer satisfaction.
- Provide the sales team with the necessary tools and support to achieve their objectives by giving them regular updates on used vehicle inventory, marketing efforts, and special offers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with wholesalers, auctions, and other sources for acquiring pre-owned inventory.
- Implement and enforce dealership policies and procedures related to vehicle sales, trade-ins, and financing.
- Collaborate with other departments such as finance, service, parts, and body shop to optimize overall dealership performance.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to vehicle sales and dealership operations.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to appraisals, inventory turnover, merchandising, stocking guidelines, gross profit, and pricing by utilizing the dealership sales control systems (CRM / vAuto).
- Understands and adheres to Toyota Certified Used Vehicle guidelines and policies, along with all other factory-sponsored programs.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in automotive sales and management, preferably in a pre-owned vehicle department.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and profitability goals.
- Strong understanding of automotive market trends, pricing strategies, and inventory management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively manage a team and foster a positive work environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in dealership management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
What we offer:
- Excellent earnings potential!
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
* 401K
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discounts
- 5-day work week!
Join our team and be part of a dynamic dealership environment where you can make a significant impact on our sales department and overall dealership operations. Apply today to take the next step in your automotive management career at LeadCar Toyota Mankato!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, martial status, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation/modification for the known physical or mental limitation of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources by calling 608-824-1300 or by emailing
[email protected].
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