Kia Dealership Pre-Owned Automotive Sales Manager

Leader Automotive Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoCanada, a publicly traded company.

Leader Automotive is AutoCanada’s first footprint into the U.S.

market and we currently have 10 dealerships consisting of 23 different franchises and approximately 750 employees.

We have a strong presence in the Chicagoland area with 8 dealerships and 2 more located in central Illinois. We are searching for talented individuals as we begin a new and exciting legacy into the U.S.

market.

Currrently, we are searching for an experienced and passionate used vehicle manager to join our team at our Kia of Lincolnwood dealership.

We can offer an extremely competitive comepnsation plan and an exceptional benefits package. We are a growing organization and we are looking for the best of the best to join our team.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• BCBS Health & Wellness Discounts / Programs
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off / Vacation
• Growth / Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Policy
• Above Average Industry Pay
• Publicly traded organization / stability
• Employee referral bonuses
• Unique / Competitive Pay Plan

Responsibilities

Manage departmental expense and revenue objectives.

You will be expected to accomplish sales objectives through planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the activities of the pre-owned vehicle sales department.

Focus on employee retention and employee development practices.

Effectively manage a large pre-owned vehicle inventory

Achieve monthly and quarterly pre-owned vehicle sales objectives including certified pre-owned.

Support Certified Manufacturer certified pre-owned Programs

Achieve planned unit sales volume by offering balanced and representative used vehicle inventories.

Responsible for appraising, reconditioning, displaying, wholesaling and merchandising the product.

Achieve profit goals by developing and meeting levels of gross profit per unit.

Ensure proper usage of all software, to include website (pricing), vAuto, KBB, and CARFAX.

Ensure vendor / partner maintains high picture quality and rapid time-to-market digital representation.

Support sales associates in helping set and achieve goals

Maintain a high level of compliance with all Federal and State laws affecting pre-owned vehicle sales.

Monitor and maintain departmental customer satisfaction and retention.

Qualifications

Must have at least 2 years of Sales Manager experience in a car dealership

Must have a sound understanding of current pre-owned vehicle market and pricing in the Chicagoland area.

Great communication skills

Proven results

High Energy & Self-Starter

Experience with bank finance

Knowledge of CRM and DMS systems

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.