Used Car Manager / Inventory Manager - Lexus of Marin
Company: Sonic Automotive
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionAt Lexus of Marin, a Sonic Automotive family
dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support
you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships
are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to
your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider
a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.Job
DescriptionPurpose:---Ensures customers 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
inventoryDuties and 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 at all
times.---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.---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.---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.---Appraises
all incoming used vehicles.---Ensures that cosmetic and mechanical
reconditioning is performed within the dealership's 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.Qualifications---High school
diploma or the equivalent.---Two years' experience in automotive
sales or sales management minimum---Ability to read and comprehend
instructions and information.---Valid driver's license and a good
driving record.---All applicants must be authorized to work in the
USA---All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a
safe manner---All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to
pass pre-employment testing to include---Background checks, MVR,
drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.Additional
InformationIt's time to make the most important move of your
careerFrom our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than
1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the
difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy
comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled
benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in
the automotive industry has to offer.
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