Inventory Manager

Jim Coleman Infiniti/Nissan•Bethesda, MD

13d•$50,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Jim Coleman Automotive is a 3rd generation family-owned dealership founded in 1968 by Mr. William Coleman. The Coleman family has been selling and servicing cars in the DMV since the 1950s. Mr. Coleman had a vision of establishing a dealership with a superior level of customer service standards. He believed that Bethesda residents and Washingtonians alike possessed higher expectations of retailers. He was ahead of his time, striving to deliver a unique, customer-focused car buying experience. He passed along this legacy of customer care to his son Jim who led the company's expansion and diversified its brand offerings in the 1980s and 90s with an expanded portfolio including Toyota, Infiniti, Honda, Jaguar, and Land Rover dealerships. Jim Coleman Automotive now has 9 franchises throughout Maryland and can be found in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Clarksville, and Ellicott City. The company is now led by brothers Patrick and Brendan Coleman who strive each day to optimize the business and to continue to broaden the reach of the Jim Coleman brand. This is a high-impact role inside a dual-brand operation that combines luxury and volume - creating a fast-moving, dynamic inventory environment with constant opportunities to optimize and drive results. We're looking for an Inventory Manager who can take control of the lot, balance two distinct brands, and ensure the right vehicles are in the right place at the right time. If you understand turn, aging, and market-based pricing, you'll thrive here. What the Role Looks Like: Manage inventory across two brands with different pricing strategies and customer bases Monitor aging units and take action to maintain healthy turn Coordinate trades, dealer swaps, and incoming inventory Market-based pricing and merchandising to stay competitive Work closely with sales and desk to align inventory with demand Ensure lot organization, accuracy, and online representation

Requirements

Experience in inventory management, used car management, or a similar automotive role
Strong understanding of inventory turn, aging, and pricing strategy
Familiarity with tools like vAuto, FirstLook, or similar platforms
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong communication and collaboration with sales teams

Responsibilities

Manage inventory across two brands with different pricing strategies and customer bases
Monitor aging units and take action to maintain healthy turn
Coordinate trades, dealer swaps, and incoming inventory
Market-based pricing and merchandising to stay competitive
Work closely with sales and desk to align inventory with demand
Ensure lot organization, accuracy, and online representation