Group Used Car Director

Description

Gee Automotive is a growing, values-based organization with a strong financial foundation and over 40 years of history.  We have been recognized by Automotive News as the 37^th largest auto group in the US.  Our Company has over 2,800 team members, with 40 locations and 19 brands in Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, and California, AND STILL GROWING.  Gee Automotive affords our team members a collaborative work environment, financial stability, and the opportunity for career growth.

Are you a Used Car Director looking for a new opportunity to join a growing and enthusiastic automotive group?  Are you looking for a challenge that will allow you to showcase your skills as a dynamic leader who can grow our used car profitability for various dealerships across the multiple rooftops and geographies?  Do you value your people and believe that happy, productive employees lead to stronger sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction? Has process continuously been the key to your success in the automotive industry?  If so, you could be just what we are searching for to join our growing dealership group!

As Group Used Car Director, you would hold a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the entire used car operations within the group.  Your key responsibilities would include:

• Strategic Leadership:  Developing and implementing strategies to increase pre-owned vehicle sales, profitability, and market share.
• Inventory Management:  Managing the sourcing, pricing, and stocking of pre-owned vehicles to meet sales targets and profit goals. Maximize pre-owned wholesale opportunities. Manage aging vehicle policy by creating functional work plans to regularly move inventory between dealerships to ensure proper inventory mix and pricing strategies.
• Sales and Marketing:  Developing sales and marketing strategies to attract customers and increase pre-owned vehicle sales.
• Financial Management:  Developing and managing budgets, forecasting sales and expenses, and ensuring financial goals are met.
• Customer Relations:  Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through effective communication and resolution of issues.
• Compliance:  Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to pre-owned vehicle sales.
• Market Analysis:  Monitoring market trends and competitor activities and vehicle values to determine optimal pricing and valuation strategies.
• Vendor Relations:  Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors, auctions, and other sources of pre-owned vehicle inventory.
• Technology Adoption:  Identifying and implementing technology solutions to improve efficiency and enhance customer experience in pre-owned vehicle operations.
• UVI & Recon Process:  Partnering with the Group’s Fixed Operations Director in effort to develop a standardized UVI & recon process to ensure consistent quality, time to line, overall store profitability and efficiency.
• Appraisal Process:  Working with the group to ensure proper utilization of the inventory management system.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Who Would I Interact With?

• This position would interact with the Platform Vice Presidents, Director of Fixed Operations, General Managers, Pre-Owned Managers as well as other department heads at the dealership level.

Compensation: $200,000 - $400,000 per year

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefit Insurance, including Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with an aggressive match.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts

Qualifications

Relevant Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field (preferred).
• Extensive used car background, including experience with desking, vehicle appraisals, wholesale/auction activity, and online vendor/lead management.
• Proven leadership ability to mentor and coach others.
• 10 years of progressive dealership operations experience, preferably working as a Group Level Director.
• Understanding of reconditioning requirements, costs, and repair approval process.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills when working with team members and automotive colleagues.
• Competitive and self-motivated attitude with eagerness to learn and improve.
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft office, CDK, Vauto.
• Professional appearance, demeanor, and work ethic.
• Valid, current Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record that meets requirements for insurability.
• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background, credit check and drug screen.
• Travel is required, up to 50% of the time.

Corporate Hiring Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen – THC not included in the screening.

Salary : $200,000 - $400,000