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.