Vehicle Sales Manager - Used Truck Center
About The Position
The Vehicle Sales Manager implements marketing, sales, and customer satisfaction initiatives to increase retail sales productivity and maximize proceeds from used vehicle sales through a strong retail network. The role supports the Vehicle Sales Center Manager and Area Trade/Wholesale Manager in identifying wholesale customers for “as is” and averaged inventory, identifying and pre-selling surplus assets, promoting Ryder Financing initiatives, and reducing inventory holding time and repossessions. The position enforces pricing strategies and helps coordinate wholesale, trade, and export vehicle identification and transport. The manager works with district and regional maintenance management to ensure vehicles are accepted for sale in Road Ready (8.1) condition. The role also provides district asset management support through input on market conditions, pricing, and out-service timeliness and quality, while ensuring company and product line policies are implemented and supporting effective communication between internal and external customers. This is an outside sales position based in Converse, Texas, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel is not required. The listed base salary range is $43,000–$50,000, with commission; the posting also states anticipated first-year earnings of $90,000–$100,000.
Requirements
- Three or more years of Ryder or industry experience in a variety of sales assignments.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Strong technical aptitude and skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education, preferably with an emphasis on marketing and sales assignments.
Responsibilities
- Build a retail vehicle sales network through advertising, direct mail, prospect list development, walk-ins, cold calls, and sales events.
- Maintain inventory control by preparing bills of sale, title information, warranty forms, and other vehicle sales promotional materials.
- Communicate effectively with customers, employees, and Vehicle Sales Management.
- Monitor customer satisfaction and develop and implement continuous improvement processes to drive customer loyalty.
- Ensure vehicles are accepted for sale in Road Ready (8.1) condition.
- Monitor retail sales and marketing programs and promotions, providing feedback and solutions to minimize inventory holding time and maximize vehicle gains.
- Identify surplus and deficient inventory levels and recommend solutions to reduce total holding time.
- Coordinate identification, transportation, and deployment of area trade, wholesale, and export units with the Area Trade/Wholesale Manager and Manager, International Vehicle Sales.
- Assist with local wholesaling of “as is” and over-aged equipment.
- Coordinate and evaluate area customer takeover units with the Area Trade/Wholesale Manager.
- Provide expertise on market equipment demands, local pricing, and out-service quality and timeliness.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options.
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family, and parental leave.
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Discount on shares.
- Competitive pay plus commission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
