Automotive Used Car Sales Manager

    Highlights

    This role is responsible for driving used vehicle sales, maximizing gross profit, managing inventory turn and aging, and developing a high-performing sales team while delivering a best-in-class customer experience. The ideal candidate has a strong background in used car operations, inventory management, pricing strategy, and dealership KPIs , and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume dealership environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMobile, Alabama
    Websiterossdowning.com

    Description

    Ross Downing Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Mobile is seeking an experienced Used Car Sales Manager to lead our pre-owned vehicle sales operations. This role is responsible for driving used vehicle sales, maximizing gross profit, managing inventory turn and aging, and developing a high-performing sales team while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.

     

    The ideal candidate has a strong background in used car operations, inventory management, pricing strategy, and dealership KPIs, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume dealership environment.

     

     

     

    What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

     

     

    Sales Leadership & Team Management

     

    • Lead, coach, and motivate the used car sales team to achieve sales, gross, and CSI targets

    • Conduct daily sales meetings, one-on-one coaching, and performance evaluations

    • Set expectations around lead handling, customer follow-up, and closing efficiency

     

     

    Used Vehicle Strategy & Performance

     

    • Manage used vehicle sales performance, including volume, front-end gross, and turn rate

    • Analyze market data, online pricing, and competitor activity to ensure competitive positioning

    • Work with leadership to establish sales goals and performance benchmarks

     

     

    Inventory, Merchandising & Pricing

     

    • Oversee used vehicle inventory, including acquisition strategy, pricing, merchandising, and aging

    • Monitor recon timelines and coordinate with service to improve speed to market

    • Ensure vehicles are merchandised effectively online with competitive pricing and photos

     

     

    Customer Experience & CSI

     

    • Maintain a customer-centric culture focused on transparency and trust

    • Handle customer escalations professionally and ensure positive resolutions

    • Drive repeat and referral business through exceptional customer satisfaction

     

     

    Process, Compliance & Technology

     

    • Ensure compliance with dealership policies, processes, and lender requirements

    • Utilize CRM and DMS systems to track performance and manage sales pipelines

    • Support desking, structuring deals, and lender communications as needed

     

     

     

     

    What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

     

     

    • 3–5+ years of automotive sales management experience, with a strong focus on used vehicles

    • Proven success managing used car inventory, pricing, and profitability

    • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills

    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities

    • Working knowledge of dealership operations, finance, and inventory metrics

    • Experience with DMS and CRM platforms (Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, VinSolutions, DealerSocket, etc.)

    • Ability to thrive in a high-volume, performance-driven dealership

    • High standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

     

     

     

     

    Compensation & Benefits

     

     

    • Competitive compensation plan (salary + performance-based incentives)

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance

    • Life insurance options

    • 401(k) with company match

    • Paid time off

    • Career growth opportunities within a respected dealership group

     

     

     

     

    Why Work at Ross Downing Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Mobile?

     

     

    • Strong used vehicle inventory and acquisition strategy

    • Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

    • High customer traffic and brand recognition

    • Opportunity to directly impact profitability and dealership growth

     

     

     

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

     

    Ross Downing Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Mobile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.

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