Director of Business Intelligence

VINCO•Fairfax, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Build the Data Function That Drives the Business Sheehy Auto Stores is one of the largest privately held automotive dealer groups in the Mid‑Atlantic, operating 30 franchised dealerships across Virginia and Maryland . We represent a diverse portfolio of brands and deliver exceptional customer experience across sales, finance, service, and parts . As part of a significant investment in data and analytics, we are creating a new Director of Business Intelligence role to build the BI function from the ground up. This high‑visibility leadership position reports directly to the COO and will directly influence how the organization uses data to make decisions. The Opportunity This is a rare chance to design, build, and lead Sheehy’s business intelligence strategy . You will own the data foundation, lead BI platform selection, and deliver executive‑level insights that drive decision‑making at both the rooftop and enterprise levels. You will not inherit legacy systems; you will help choose the platform, define the KPIs, and create the reporting architecture that powers the business.

Requirements

5+ years in business intelligence, data analytics, or related field
Automotive retail experience with a strong understanding of dealership P&L
Hands‑on experience extracting and structuring data from a DMS
Proficiency with Qlik, Power BI, or Tableau
Strong executive communication skills
Experience supporting BI platform implementation or vendor evaluation

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi‑rooftop dealer groups , automotive software companies, or BI vendors serving automotive retail
Familiarity with Qlik Sense , including reseller or implementation partners
Fixed operations reporting experience (service absorption, parts velocity, ELR)
Experience building a BI function or team in a growth environment

Responsibilities

Design and oversee scalable data architecture using Reynolds & Reynolds DMS , CRM, and other operational systems
Establish clean, reliable data pipelines across all dealerships and departments
Lead BI platform evaluation and selection
Develop executive dashboards and reporting for: Variable operations (new, used, F&I) Fixed operations (service and parts) Dealership and enterprise P&L
Define and standardize KPIs (gross per unit, F&I penetration, service absorption, cost per sale, and more)
Translate complex data into insights that drive operational decisions
Serve as the internal BI and reporting expert for executive leadership
Partner with the CTO to simplify and streamline data feeds
Build and lead a small, high‑performing BI team over time
Collaborate with GMs and department heads to ensure adoption and impact