Bloomington Chrysler Jeep Dodge Used Vehicle Inventory Manager

Walser Automotive Group•Bloomington, MN

4h•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 70 years, Walser Automotive Group has put people first: our customers, our employees, and our communities. As a family-owned, family-run company, we’ve grown to 29 dealerships representing 26 brands across Minnesota, Kansas, and Illinois. We lead with innovation, technology, and a promise to deliver an exceptional experience every time. And your work here matters: a portion of every vehicle sold and serviced supports the Walser Foundation, investing in schools, nonprofits, and workforce programs in our communities. At Walser, success starts with people. Join us to build a career where you can grow, belong, and make a real impact.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a minimum of 3 years automobile sales experience
Must have the ability to retain crucial information regarding the retail/wholesale vehicle market
Must be able to make detailed financial decisions within strict timeframes
Proven organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, handle frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
Demonstrated strong and effective oral and written communication skills
Must have excellent customer service skills
Must have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment
Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in used vehicle buying or other relevant inventory experience

Responsibilities

Use all available sources including online and physical auctions, craigslist, curb buy, etc. to select used vehicles for purchase
Track purchases through the quality inspection and reconditioning process
Manage acceptable retainage and gross
Assist the General Manager and Used Vehicle Department in establishing annual and monthly objectives for unit sales, gross profits, expenses and operating profit for the Used Vehicle department
Assess and analyze sales portfolios and evaluate sales data and reports
Attend managerial and pricing meetings as requested, and be able to make recommendations to inventory Management Team for sales and product needs
Forecast and monitor sales metrics while actively making changes as necessary to ensure goals are met or exceeded
Assist Customer Specialists and Sales Managers in closing sales as needed and conduct “Fly-Bys”/TO’s
Work with Sales Managers to set sales and gross objectives and increase F&I penetration
Follow company rules for safeguarding customer information at all times
Manage the efforts of vehicle salespeople to enhance the customer satisfaction rating of the dealership and exceed the minimum standard for the Customer Satisfaction Index
Coordinate with the marketing team to monitor internet websites daily in order to ensure an accurate display of used inventory
Create and update online vehicle descriptions
Provide information and assistance to all managers located at various Walser and partner branded dealerships about the specific brand of vehicles located within your dealership
Review market analyses and sales reports to determine volume potential and necessary variable pricing adjustments weekly
Give input to develop sales campaigns and advertising to accommodate the goals of the dealership and also display, merchandise and promote new vehicles at all times
Maintain close communication with the Variable Pricing Team
Verify that every customer is being offered ancillary products per Walser policy
Ensure that titles for trades are collected at the time of sale and verifying that payoff information is correct
Coordinate in store training that relates to used vehicles
Train and manage staff in company policies and ensure adherence to all company policies
Motivate, counsel and monitor the performance of all department staff conducting disciplinary action or PIP’s as needed and administer annual performance evaluations for staff with thoughtful feedback
Appraise staff productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status
Uphold Walser’s Core Values:Do The Right Thing, Lead By Example, Display Positive Energy, Be Open Minded