AutoCanada Looking for Used Vehicle Development Manager at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Full Time

AutoCanada, one of the country’s largest multi-brand automotive groups, is NOW HIRING a Regional Used Vehicle Development Manager to support and enhance used car retail and wholesale operations across various dealerships operating under the AutoCanada umbrella. I n this exciting role, you will be tasked with developing our team of in-store Used Vehicle Managers and Sales Professionals to help our dealerships with achieving the used vehicle sales objectives and PVR goals set forth by Auto Canada retail leadership and our OEM CPO partners.

Position Overview

The Regional Used Vehicle Development Manager will be responsible for the planning, organization, and management of activities related to the used inventory for multiple dealership locations operating across Canada.

Job Responsibilities

• Support your assigned Platform Vice Presidents in Used Vehicle Operational Excellence
• Lead yourself and the Used Car Sales teams you support in a manner that is reflective of AutoCanada’s mission and core values
• Manage the AutoCanada Aging Vehicle Policy by creating functional work plans to regularly move inventory between dealerships operating in your assigned area to ensure each store has an effective inventory mix that is priced to market
• Obtain and exceed projections for used vehicle sales volume and PVR with a keen eye for addressing inventory gaps through cost effective vehicle acquisition channels and relationships
• Provide mentorship to AutoCanada’s Used Car Managers and emerging Sales talent with detailed training about the value of thorough vehicle appraisals, customer involvement in the appraisal process, reconditioning requirements, etc
• Drives effective merchandising of used vehicle inventory in the assigned area, to include all AutoCanada point-of-purchase materials being used to drive customer interest and gross profit
• Provide a high-level of involvement in the day-to-day sales, appraisal, and wholesale operations for dealerships you have a responsibility to monitor and develop
• Partnering with dealership General Managers in the effort to develop their Recon Department repair approval processes that encourage Variable and Fixed Operations to work cross-functionally to effectively manage vehicle reconditioning costs, repair times, and overall store profitability
• Forecast market used car sales and profitability results by dealership providing updates to Platform and Corporate leadership on a weekly basis
• Engage and motivate dealership teams to achieve departmental goals, OEM CPO expectations, and deliver excellence through the adoption of AutoCanada processes and procedures
• Managing controllable expense elements for the market Used Vehicle Departments
• Organization of regional auction activities, independent wholesale vehicle providers, etc
• Analyzing the business to determine shortfalls and developing action plans to improve performance, which will include working with 3 rd party vendors to maximize company ROI on U/C advertisement and lead providers
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company’s core values in all interactions with customers, co-workers, and vendors
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Extensive used car background, including experience with desking car deals, vehicle appraisals, wholesale/ auction activity, and online vendor/ lead management
• Proven leadership ability to mentor and train others
• Seven plus years of dealership operations experience.
• Three plus years of previous sales experience.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organization and follow-up skills.
• Experience and desire to work with technology.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driver’s abstract that can be maintained throughout the course of employment, as driving will be required
• Travel is required, up to 50% of the time

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and a motivated group of AutoCanada employees to work alongside
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Prescription insurance that can discount purchases up to 80%
• Paid holiday and flex time for full time AutoCanada employees
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service programs
• Health & wellness programs for assistance with counseling, physicals, and more
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career in an industry you love