Used Car Manager - Audi West Houston in Houston, TX at Sonic Automotive
Date Posted: 5/22/2025
Job Snapshot
Houston, TX 77094
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 Audi West Houston, 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.
Compensation (Draw / Commission):
- Performance-based earnings range: $15,000 - $18,000 + /per month
- Actual earnings depend on performance. High-performing Used Car Manager who consistently meet and exceed store and corporate goals often earn well above this range.
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.
- 2+ 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:
- 5+ years of experience as a Used Car Manager at an automotive dealership
- Previous Audi experience
Compensation (Draw / Commission):
- Performance-based earnings range: $15,000 - $18,000 + /per month
- Actual earnings depend on performance. High-performing sales professionals who consistently meet and exceed store and corporate goals often earn well above this range.
Schedule:
- FULL-TIME
- Sundays Always Off
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off that Grows with You
- Sundays Always Off
- Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
- Employee Pricing on Purchases & Leases
- Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options
- Exclusive Travel Deals on Hotels, Rentals & Airfare
- Career Growth in a Fortune 500 Company
All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines