Experienced Used Car Manager – New Ownership, Big Opportunities

O'Steen AcuraVolvo of Athens | Athens, Georgia NEW OWNERSHIP. NEW OPPORTUNITIES. UNLIMITED POTENTIAL. JOIN THE WINNING TEAM AT O'STEEN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP! O'Steen Automotive Group is bringing our award-winning culture, strong leadership, and commitment to excellence to our newest locations - O'Steen AcuraVolvo of Athens! We are searching for a HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, DRIVEN, AND RESULTS-ORIENTED USED CAR MANAGER who knows how to acquire the right inventory, price it to market, merchandise it effectively, and turn vehicles into profits! We aren't looking for someone to simply manage inventory. We're looking for a proven leader who knows how to BUILD, GROW, AND DRIVE a successful pre-owned operation! This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the growth of our Athens dealerships under new ownership. If you understand the used car business inside and out, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and know how to turn inventory into opportunity, WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU! We are looking for a hands-on, experienced automotive professional who understands that success in the used car department starts with smart acquisitions, competitive market-based pricing, exceptional merchandising, inventory turn, and strong gross profit management. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in vAuto , understands market data, and has a proven ability to manage the entire used vehicle lifecycle - from acquisition to retail sale. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Inventory AcquisitionPurchasing Source, appraise, and acquire high-quality pre-owned vehicles through auctions, customer trades, dealer trades, street purchases, and other acquisition channels. Make strategic purchasing decisions based on market demand, retail opportunities, acquisition costs, and projected profitability. Utilize vAuto and other market intelligence tools to identify desirable inventory and purchasing opportunities. Evaluate trade-ins accurately while balancing customer satisfaction, market conditions, and dealership profitability. Maintain an appropriate inventory mix based on sales velocity, demand, price points, and days' supply. Manage auction purchases, transportation, wholesale transactions, and inventory disposal. Market-Based PricingvAuto Expertise MUST have strong working knowledge of vAuto and market-based pricing strategies. Utilize vAuto Provision and available inventory management tools to analyze competitive market data, pricing position, and vehicle performance. Monitor market conditions, competitive listings, price-to-market percentages, and vehicle desirability. Establish competitive retail pricing strategies designed to maximize sales velocity while protecting gross profit. Review inventory pricing daily and make timely adjustments based on market changes, vehicle age, and competitive positioning. Understand and utilize key inventory metrics, including Market Days Supply, Cost to Market, Price to Market, inventory turn, and aging. Develop proactive pricing strategies to minimize aged inventory and avoid unnecessary wholesale losses. Inventory MerchandisingDigital Marketing Take ownership of the online presentation and marketability of every pre-owned vehicle. Ensure inventory is photographed professionally, accurately described, competitively priced, and merchandised to attract qualified buyers. Maintain high-quality vehicle listings across dealership websites and third-party automotive marketplaces. Monitor and optimize vehicle descriptions, equipment, features, pricing, photos, and merchandising opportunities. Partner with the marketing and internet teams to maximize vehicle visibility, VDP engagement, lead generation, and conversion. Ensure inventory is accurately represented across all digital platforms. Identify slow-moving vehicles and implement pricing, merchandising, or promotional strategies to improve performance. Maintain exceptional physical lot presentation, vehicle organization, and retail readiness. ReconditioningInventory Turn Oversee the entire…

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