Leadership Opportunity – Build a Dominant Used & Certified Operation
Journey Nissan is seeking a high-performing Used Car Manager to take full command of our Used Vehicle Department and help establish Journey Nissan as one of the top used and Certified Nissan retailers in the Chicago market.
We are looking for a driven leader who operates with urgency, accountability, inventory expertise, and an ownership mentality. This is not a desk-only role — we are looking for someone who leads from the front, drives performance, develops people, and builds a winning culture.
Position Overview
The Used Car Manager will oversee all aspects of:
- Used vehicle acquisition
- Inventory strategy and pricing
- Appraisals and trade evaluations
- Certified Pre-Owned growth
- Inventory merchandising and online presentation
- Reconditioning workflow
- Inventory turn and aging management
- Used vehicle sales performance and profitability
This leader will work closely with Sales, Service, Parts, BDC, and Executive Management to drive operational excellence and market growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Aggressively source quality used vehicle inventory through trades, auctions, service drive opportunities, and private acquisitions
- Desk and approve appraisals with accuracy and consistency
- Manage inventory pricing using live market data
- Drive strong inventory turn while minimizing aging units
- Lead and grow Nissan Certified Pre-Owned sales
- Oversee recon process to ensure fast frontline-ready inventory
- Ensure all inventory is properly photographed, merchandised, and marketed online
- Hold the sales team accountable for used vehicle performance, follow-up, and execution
- Lead with structure, urgency, discipline, and professionalism
Ideal Candidate
- Proven success in automotive used vehicle management
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Expert understanding of inventory management, appraisals, merchandising, and profitability
- High-energy, process-driven, and competitive mindset
- Strong understanding of digital retailing and online inventory strategy
- Ability to create accountability while building a positive culture
- Nissan experience preferred but not required
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and performance bonuses
- Opportunity to lead and grow a major department
- Executive support and growth opportunities
- Fast-paced, growth-oriented culture
- The ability to make a significant impact on the future of Journey Nissan
Our Vision
At Journey Nissan, we are building a dealership known for:
- Inventory excellence
- Elite customer experience
- Operational discipline
- Digital innovation
- Team development
- Market leadership
We are not looking for average.
We are looking for a leader ready to build something exceptional.
Pay: $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
