Used Car Manager

Carlock Automotive Group • Saltillo, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Carlock Toyota of Tupelo is seeking an experienced Pre-Owned Manager to lead and grow our used vehicle operation. This role owns the full pre-owned P&L — from acquisition and appraisal through reconditioning, pricing, merchandising, and retail sales. The ideal candidate is a sharp inventory strategist and a strong desk manager who can build gross while keeping the lot turning.

Requirements

• 3+ years of automotive management experience, with proven success managing a pre-owned department (dealership Sales Manager or Used Car Manager background preferred)
• Demonstrated command of inventory management tools (vAuto, Provision, or similar) and market-based pricing
• Strong desking and deal-structuring skills
• Experience sourcing inventory across multiple channels
• Track record of hitting or exceeding turn and gross objectives
• Proficiency with a modern CRM and DMS
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• High integrity, strong leadership presence, and a data-driven approach to decision-making

Responsibilities

• Own pre-owned inventory levels, mix, and days' supply to align with market demand and turn objectives
• Source vehicles across all channels: trade-ins, auctions, service drive, off-lease, and direct-from-consumer acquisition
• Perform accurate, market-based appraisals and manage trade valuation for the sales team
• Set and adjust retail pricing using live market data (vAuto, Provision, or equivalent) to maximize turn and gross
• Ensure every unit is fully merchandised online within 24–48 hours of frontline-ready status — photos, descriptions, and pricing
• Monitor aged inventory daily and take decisive action on units approaching turn thresholds
• Manage the recon pipeline with service and detail to minimize time-to-line while controlling recon spend
• Establish and enforce reconditioning standards and cost targets per unit
• Desk pre-owned deals to structure profitable, closable transactions while protecting CSI
• Coach and develop sales consultants on pre-owned product, appraisal presentation, and closing
• Partner with F&I to maximize product penetration and back-end gross
• Manage wholesale disposition of units that don't fit the retail model
• Track and report on key metrics: turn, gross per unit, days' supply, recon cost, and aged inventory

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed