New Vehicle Analyst

Walser Automotive Group•Bloomington, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Walser Automotive Group is hiring New Vehicle Analysts to join their support team due to growth. The role begins with a paid, multi-week training program at their corporate headquarters and flagship dealership, Walser Toyota, providing hands-on training, coaching, and mentorship. Upon completion, analysts are placed at Walser dealerships in the southwest metro. Walser emphasizes investing in its people, fostering a culture of family, career growth, diversity, and opportunity, and is developing the next generation of analytical talent in automotive retail.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of Excel
Above-average analytical skills and the stamina to do focused analytical work for long stretches
The ability to hold your focus through constant interruptions and still hit deadlines accurately
Clear communication with GMs, sales staff, and OEM partners
Willingness to learn DMS and OEM ordering systems (we'll train you if you haven't used them)
Comfort owning a high-volume store or a complex OEM when it comes to ordering, pricing, and build configurations

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience is not required
Experience in retail buying and merchandising, supply chain and logistics, pricing and category management, e-commerce inventory, or finance
Experience working on the sales floor or in a dealership inventory role

Responsibilities

Shape, price, and measure a market-driven inventory for each assigned store
Review pricing daily against the weekly matrix and monthly gross profit goals, accounting for all “Day 1” inventory
Recommend inventory-based marketing strategies to the GM using market data
Continuously evaluate the inventory and decide how to close gaps, fix imbalances, and anticipate what customers will want next
Audit inventory counts against ground stock and incoming units — trim shortages, color gaps, hold status
Manage aging inventory using proven practices that minimize carrying costs
Monitor market share and keep the GM tracking against pace
Be the fast, accurate answer for sales staff on inventory, dealer trades, sold and priority orders, and pricing questions
Handle the paperwork cleanly — DMS sign-out, OEM portal tagging, real VINs and stock numbers priced before they hit the ground
Uphold Walser's Core Values: Do The Right Thing, Lead By Example, Display Positive Energy, Be Open Minded

Benefits

Base salary: $55,000
Performance incentive
Paid training: Multi-week program at Walser Toyota, fully paid, before placement
Tools: Proprietary Walser inventory data plus market tools like Urban Science Market Master
Growth: We promote from within
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision through Blue Cross Blue Shield
HSA and FSA access
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility & Adoption Assistance: Up to $10,000
Paid Clothing Program: Curated branded Walser apparel twice a year
Employee Discounts
Referral bonuses
Employee Resource Groups
Walser Foundation community involvement