Pre-Owned Inventory Manager

Potamkin Payroll•Elk Grove, CA

150d•$36,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Elk Grove Hyundai is a leading automotive dealership committed to providing an exceptional car-buying experience. We specialize in a wide range of pre-owned vehicles, offering customers high-quality, well-maintained cars that meet their needs. We are currently seeking a motivated, experienced, and results-driven Pre-Owned Manager to join our dynamic team. A Pre-Owned Manager sources, evaluates, and purchases pre-owned vehicles for the dealership. Their daily tasks include market research to identify high-demand vehicles, negotiating prices with sellers, performing vehicle inspections, and coordinating logistics to ensure the right inventory for the company's needs. They work to build a pipeline of vehicles by buying from various sources, such as private sellers, trade-ins, and auctions.

Requirements

Strong understanding of used car market trends and values.
Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Strong research and analytical abilities.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to use technology, such as dealership management systems and market valuation tools.

Responsibilities

Sourcing vehicles: Actively identifies and engages with individuals and dealerships to acquire vehicles.
Market research: Analyzes market trends and values to make informed purchasing decisions and optimize acquisition strategies.
Vehicle evaluation: Conducts thorough inspections and evaluates a vehicle's condition, history, and market value to determine a fair price.
Negotiation: Negotiates purchase prices and terms with sellers.
Logistics: Coordinates the transportation and logistics of purchased vehicles to the dealership.
Inventory management: Works with other departments to ensure the acquired vehicles match the dealership's inventory needs.
Customer interaction: Interacts with customers who are looking to sell their vehicles, managing the process from initial contact through the final transaction.