Automotive Merchandising & Inventory Manager

Nissan of Hendersonville (Nation Auto Group)•Hendersonville, TN

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Nissan of Hendersonville is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and hands-on Merchandising & Inventory Manager to oversee the presentation, accuracy, movement, and online merchandising of our new and pre-owned vehicle inventory. This is a dealership-level position for someone who understands that how vehicles are received, photographed, displayed, priced, and presented online directly impacts customer interest, lead generation, inventory turn, and dealership profitability. The Merchandising & Inventory Manager will work closely with the General Manager, Sales Managers, Used Car Manager, Service Department, and dealership vendors to ensure our inventory is accurate, retail-ready, professionally presented, and effectively marketed both online and on the lot.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time-management skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities
Strong computer and technology skills
Ability to work effectively with multiple dealership departments
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to identify problems and follow through until they are resolved
Professionalism and a strong sense of accountability
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as necessary
Ability to move throughout the dealership lot during the workday

Nice To Haves

Previous automotive dealership experience strongly preferred
Experience with vehicle inventory management or automotive merchandising preferred
Experience with dealership inventory-management, website, CRM, or DMS systems is a plus
Automotive photography experience preferred
Familiarity with online automotive marketplaces and vehicle-listing platforms
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Ability to pass applicable pre-employment screening

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate records of new and pre-owned vehicle inventory.
Track vehicles from acquisition or delivery through the retail-ready process.
Verify that incoming vehicles are properly entered into dealership systems.
Monitor the physical location and status of vehicles throughout the dealership.
Conduct regular physical inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
Coordinate dealer trades and inventory movement as directed by management.
Monitor aged inventory and provide regular reporting to dealership leadership.
Assist management with identifying inventory requiring additional attention or merchandising.
Coordinate with Sales, Service, Detail, and other departments to ensure vehicles move efficiently through the reconditioning and retail-ready process.
Ensure sold, transferred, or otherwise unavailable vehicles are promptly removed or updated in dealership systems and online listings.
Ensure every retail vehicle is accurately and professionally represented online.
Coordinate and/or photograph vehicles promptly after they become retail-ready.
Maintain consistent, high-quality vehicle photography.
Ensure vehicle listings contain accurate equipment, features, mileage, pricing, descriptions, and other relevant information.
Create compelling vehicle descriptions that highlight important features and benefits.
Monitor dealership website inventory for missing photos, incorrect information, duplicate vehicles, pricing discrepancies, and other errors.
Work with website and inventory vendors to resolve feed or listing issues quickly.
Monitor third-party automotive websites to ensure inventory is displayed correctly.
Maintain consistent merchandising standards across all digital platforms.
Maintain an attractive, organized, and professional vehicle display throughout the dealership.
Ensure vehicles are properly positioned, identified, and presented.
Regularly inspect inventory for cleanliness and overall retail readiness.
Coordinate with Detail and Service to address vehicles requiring attention.
Assist management with changing vehicle displays based on inventory priorities, promotions, seasons, and sales objectives.
Ensure featured, promotional, and aged vehicles receive appropriate visibility.
Maintain consistency between the dealership's physical inventory and its online presentation.