Automotive Dealership Preowned Director opportunities in a variety of dynamic and profitable dealerships including import, luxury and domestic brands across the state of Texas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio). These stores offer aggressive compensation packages based on experience. Also, there are highly competitive benefits with an outstanding 401(k) that includes an employer match.
The Preowned Sales Director is responsible for assisting the General Manager in planning, executing, organizing, and controlling the activities of the Used Sales Department in order to achieve the established standards for performance including with regard to meeting the dealership’s budget for gross profit, volume, and customer satisfaction standards
The ideal candidate for this role has 24+ months of pre-owned inventory management experience with a proven track record of consistent departmental sales growth. Candidate will also have a proven track record of clean inventory management.
Benefits:
-
High volume, fast paced work environment
-
Paid training and development
-
Employee Discounts
-
Career growth opportunities
- Medical and dental coverage
- Paid vacation
-
401(k) with match
Responsibilities:
-
Work directly with our employees and customers to develop relationships and help bridge disconnects in the sales process
-
Hiring, training, motivating, counseling, and developing the sales management staff
-
Conduct regular staff meetings to review all aspects of operations and communicate in a timely manner
-
Develop future managers through job growth and performance; evaluate sales staff; be a role model
-
Lot control
-
Maintain the website, make sure all specials are updated with pricing and compliant
-
Departmental expense review and control
- Assist in the development of advertising campaigns and other promotions to support the pre-owned department
-
Attend and contribute to manager meetings
-
Keep abreast of current market and current valuation of pre-owned vehicles.
-
Conduct sales meetings to motivate and train sales professionals
-
Adhere to high ethical standards while maintaining gross profit and customer satisfaction
-
Manage and lead the used car sales team to meet and exceed sales targets
-
Develop and execute strategies to optimize inventory, pricing, and merchandising
-
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies
-
Collaborate with other departments to drive overall business success
-
Build rapport with customers to build a base of referrals to establish customer network
-
Help manage all other aspects and day to day operations of the department
Qualifications:
-
24+ months experience running and operating a pre-owned department in a high-volume car dealership. Verifiable references and sales results required
-
High School diploma or equivalent required
-
Familiarity and experience using an Inventory Tool, VAuto preferred
-
Strong leadership and team-building skills
-
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
-
Sales and trend forecasting abilities
-
Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
-
Strong business sense and industry expertise.
-
Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills.
-
Proven track record of achieving goals
-
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
-
Analytical and data-driven decision-making approach
-
Customer-centric mindset and commitment to excellence
-
A strong understanding of inventory control
-
Strong Computer & Phone Skills (MS Outlook, CRM, Microsoft Office suite)
-
Professional appearance and work ethic
-
Self-motivated, goal oriented, and ability to work within a fast paced environment
-
Current, valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check and drug screen
Company Overview: Berkshire Hathaway Automotive is one of the largest dealership groups in America, with over 100 franchises in 10 states. The company sets the industry standard for operational excellence, financial performance and an unmatched customer experience within franchised auto dealerships. Using extensive experience, innovative strategies and technological expertise, Berkshire Hathaway Automotive works to assure their dealerships obtain and maintain position as leaders and trendsetters in the automotive field. The company focuses on building resilient and adaptive business models that cultivate engaged, strong and proactive leadership.
Click Here to Learn More: www.berkshirehathawayautomotive.com
Central Region – Texas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio)
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
