Used Car Manager - Honda of Stevens Creek in San Jose, CA at Sonic Automotive

Date Posted: 9/26/2024

Job Snapshot

Employee Type: Full-time
Location: 4590 Stevens Creek Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95129
Job Type: Other
Experience: Associate

About

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 Honda of Stevens Creek, 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.

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.
  • 1+ years of experience as a Used Car Manager or Sales 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
  • Previous Honda experience

Compensation (Salary plus Bonus):

  • $5,600.00 / month salary plus bonus

*The Used Car Manager has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Salary Compensation of $5,600 a month. The position may also pay bonus compensation which is based on the percentage of sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit*

 

Schedule:

  • FULL TIME
  • 5 days / 2 days off
  • Weekend availability required
  • Show Room Hours:
    • Monday - Saturday: 9am - 8pm
    • Sunday: 10am - 7pm

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

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