Used Vehicle Coordinator

Uftring Auto Group•Peoria, IL

19h•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Used Vehicle Coordinator will be a corporate position with responsibility for the used vehicle operation at all Uftring dealerships. This will include advising and helping manage the used vehicle inventory, sourcing and securing inventory for sale, and transfer units between Uftring facilities to achieve adequate return on investment for all locations.

Requirements

Two years’ minimum previous sales experience
Two years’ minimum Finance experience
Proven leadership experience
Strong financial acumen
Data driven
Approachable
Valid Illinois Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Neat, professional appearance
Excellent communication skills by phone, email and text
Fluid on Inventory management and similar computer-based vehicle inventory pricing programs and CRM’s
Must be fluid on computer skills and understand used vehicle marketing on internet

Nice To Haves

Previous wholesale or auction experience a plus

Responsibilities

Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
Strive for harmony and teamwork with all dealership management
Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect sales
Purchase and assist in purchasing used inventory utilizing on-line and in person auctions
Develop a team of buyers to keep a steady stream of used inventory coming in
Consult with used vehicle managers on purchasing and train and develop their purchasing skills using data
Consult dealership managers on proper model mix and inventory controls to maximize turn and gross
Maintain inventory of used vehicles with a proper mix at all locations
Direct responsibility for all wholesale vehicles and mediums used to liquidate
Determine proper placement of vehicle to maximize opportunity
Attend auctions weekly
Coordinate special sales with auction designed for Uftring Auto Group exclusivity
Attend Ad/Marketing meetings, DOC meetings, and General Managers meetings as scheduled and bring ideas
Utilize the data we have to maximize turn
Secure drivers to move inventory
Hold the stores accountable to acceptable gross per unit
Advise on lot display at each retail location in the organization
Advise dealership managers on current values of used vehicles and help with appraisals as necessary
Maintain focus on aged inventory for each dealership and institute and monitor each dealership’s aged inventory and work to dispose of overage vehicles
Monitor Days to Lot and Recon process through each of the stores
Build a sustainable Used vehicle Acquisition strategy to maximize customer trade ins, service drive acquisition, and private party purchases to reduce reliance on auctions
Monitor all third-party providers and vendors to ensure merchandising is on par
Work directly with used vehicle managers and GSMs to develop and grow our bench
Fill in for General Manager, Sales Manager and F&I when needed