Used Car Manager Career
What DARCARS Is Looking for in a Used Car Manager
Working as a used car manager with the DARCARS team can be a rewarding step in your automotive career path. Not only does this role offer the ability to coordinate top-tier operations like budgeting, sales strategy, and inventory management, but it also gives you opportunities to hire and inspire internal staff, develop a collaborative team spirit, and interact with customers on a daily basis.
Managing a dealership is a great way to expand and refine your leadership, interpersonal, and decision-making skills. Successful managers know how to uncover challenges and motivate their team so that every staff member feels equipped to do their job well.
Because you will be tasked with maintaining your dealership's used car inventory, overseeing the operational budget, and monitoring short- and long-term sales goals, managers must also possess strong administrative skills. You will be responsible for keeping your dealership on target to meet relevant, measurable goals, maximizing profits, and reporting to senior management.
Meeting customers with professionalism and respect is also vital to this role. Managers are expected to support customers as they ask questions and make decisions about their next used vehicle purchase or lease. We want every customer who walks through our doors to feel welcomed and cared for, and you would be an integral part of that process.
Used Car Manager Job Description
The DARCARS Automotive Group is searching for qualified applicants to fill our available used car manager positions. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in the sales department by overseeing their dealership's daily used car operations and inventory. On any given day, you may need to answer questions about vehicle models and features for customers as well as assist sales employees in providing detailed inventory information, financing options, and vehicle repair and maintenance information. We rely on our expert managers to facilitate an environment that offers a personalized car-buying experience to every customer who walks through our doors.
Specific expectations for this role include:
- Overseeing the daily operations of the dealership, including staffing, budgets, and procedures
- Closely monitoring sales to ensure progress toward profitability and sales goals
- Providing detailed used car inventory management
- Establishing employee protocols, sales goals, and other quotas
- Planning and strategizing used car sales and processes to meet target goals
- Determining the future training needs of employees
- Ensure customer satisfaction by solving complaints, issues, and problems as they arise
- Facilitate the smooth daily functioning of the dealership
- Recruit, hire, and train service managers, sales associates, and finance department managers
- Attend manager meetings and maintain positive working relationships with owners, other managers, and dealership staff to ensure the smooth operation of the dealership
- Review monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and budgets and report findings to upper-level management
- Take initiative to stay up to date with current local, state, and federal vehicle sales regulations and automotive guidelines
Used Car Manager Training
Are you excited to take the next step in your automotive career? When you begin a job as a used car manager with DARCARS, you will have the chance to train with our fantastic team to learn the ins and outs of your specific dealership. Our manager training program will vary by location, but one thing is certain: Our company wants to see you succeed. A well-equipped manager leads to a thriving dealership, so you can be sure we will provide you with every opportunity to succeed as a new member of the DARCARS family.
Used Car Manager Best Practices
As a potential future used car sales manager, we expect you to conduct yourself kindly and courteously. Because this role is responsible for the daily operations of their dealership's used car department, the ideal manager will have a track record of effectively managing a team of employees. A strong desire to propel your dealership toward success with integrity and respect is key.
The used car sales manager role is also customer-facing at times. Managers must also ensure customer satisfaction by solving complaints and issues. Applicants who naturally enjoy conversing with people for extended amounts of time, providing them with detailed answers to their questions and resources to aid them in making decisions, would be best suited for this job.
Used Car Manager Jobs at DARCARS
A job in the automotive industry can be a rewarding experience. Many dealership career paths are available for you to pursue with DARCARS, including roles in auto sales, auto parts, and as an auto technician. Every team member is a vital component in ensuring the success of each dealership and the company as a whole. When employees work to the best of their ability and cooperate to create a supportive work atmosphere, everyone has a chance to thrive.
To truly understand why work at DARCARS Automotive Group can be so rewarding, you need to know the philosophy behind our company. We take pride in creating a supportive, positive work environment. As a used car manager, part of your job would be to foster this positive relationship among employees and with customers so that everyone who works at or visits your dealership feels supported. If joining the DARCARS used car manager team sounds like a perfect fit for you, we look forward to meeting you soon.
DARCARS treats employees like members of an extended family. Our managers are eligible for a variety of benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as opportunities to grow professionally and enhance their training and education. You can learn more about the many benefits of working at DARCARS Automotive Group and view our current available job openings to decide if pursuing a career with our company is right for you.
We offer a competitive base used car manager salary with benefits and DARCAR employee discounts on automotive purchases and repairs. This job also allows you to spend your days working with friendly staff and customers and ensure everyone you come in contact with has a positive DARCARS experience.
Managing is more than just crunching numbers and meeting target goals and objectives. It can also provide a high level of pride when you can help solve a problem or resolve a challenging situation by providing employee support and customer satisfaction. If you have the excellent management, leadership, and communication skills necessary to be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I manage a used car dealership successfully?
A successful manager will approach their daily tasks, from employee training sessions to customer support, with a friendly, positive attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile to ensure daily operations run smoothly for everyone. A dealership can only succeed when all team members are equipped and excited to serve the company's vision and provide its customers with high-quality service.
What does a used car manager do?
If you're wondering, "Where are the best used car manager jobs near me?" DARCARS is your answer. A used car manager at our company maintains the day-to-day operations of their dealership, which includes remedying any customer complaints, managing the entire used car inventory, and creating a positive and supportive work environment for employees. Managers are essential to maintaining a successful dealership.
What are the responsibilities of a car manager?
Managers are responsible for high-level tasks like budgeting, strategy, and employee hiring and training. They are also regularly asked to assist sales associates and customers when necessary. To ask questions about the used car manager role or to apply for a current job opening with DARCARS, contact our HR department, and a member of our team will be in touch.