We're looking for more than a Used Car Manager. We're looking for a business leader.

Burns Buick GMC is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Used Car Manager who is ready to take full ownership of our pre-owned vehicle department and drive its continued growth and profitability.

This isn't a position for someone looking to simply manage inventory, appraise trades, and desk deals. We're looking for a leader with an ownership mentality-someone who treats the used car department like their own business, takes accountability for its performance, and has a clear, disciplined strategy for growing volume, maximizing profitability, and managing inventory.

If you thrive in a competitive environment, understand the importance of inventory turn, and know how to build a profitable used car operation through smart acquisitions and disciplined execution, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Get

Highly Competitive Salary + Monthly Performance Bonuses
Opportunity for Professional Growth
Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:

Choice of three health insurance plans
Dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
Paid vacation - up to four weeks
401(k) with company match
Optional disability, legal, critical illness, and additional coverage

Career Advancement Opportunities within a successful, multi-brand automotive group
An established dealership with the resources, reputation, and leadership support to succeed
The opportunity to make a measurable impact on a respected automotive retailer

Your Opportunity - Own the Department

As Used Car Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance, profitability, and operational execution of the pre-owned vehicle department.

We're looking for someone who understands that a successful used car operation starts with buying the right vehicles, at the right price, getting them frontline-ready quickly, and maintaining the discipline to turn inventory profitably.

Your key responsibilities include:

Strategic Vehicle Acquisition

Develop and execute a clear, measurable, and disciplined vehicle acquisition strategy.
Proactively source inventory through customer trades, service opportunities, auctions, direct consumer purchases, and other acquisition channels.
Utilize market data, demand, inventory aging, and sales trends to identify the right vehicles to acquire.
Make informed retail-versus-wholesale decisions that protect profitability and support inventory turn.

Inventory Management & Profitability

Take complete ownership of inventory selection, pricing, aging, and turn performance.
Utilize vAuto and market-based analytics to drive acquisition, appraisal, and pricing decisions.
Maintain a disciplined approach to inventory aging, with proactive pricing adjustments and a clear exit strategy for underperforming vehicles.
Balance retail volume, front-end gross profit, and inventory turn to maximize departmental performance.
Maintain accurate vehicle merchandising, competitive online listings, and exceptional lot presentation.

Reconditioning & Operational Execution

Work closely with Service, Detail, and Body Shop teams to ensure timely and cost-effective vehicle reconditioning.
Make decisive reconditioning approval and investment decisions.
Minimize time from acquisition to frontline availability.
Personally monitor inventory condition, presentation, and merchandising standards.

Leadership & Departmental Accountability

Operate with a true departmental ownership mentality, taking personal responsibility for results rather than simply managing daily activity.
Establish clear performance goals, measurable expectations, and consistent accountability.
Lead, coach, and develop the sales team to maximize used vehicle opportunities.
Partner with the General Sales Manager, F&I, and other departments to improve efficiency, customer experience, and profitability.
Consistently analyze departmental performance and take decisive action to improve results.

What We're Looking For

Minimum 2 years of successful Used Car Management experience
Proven track record of achieving used vehicle sales volume and gross profit objectives
Strong vAuto proficiency and commitment to data-driven inventory management
Demonstrated ability to build and execute a disciplined vehicle acquisition strategy
Thorough understanding of inventory aging, market-day supply, reconditioning costs, and inventory turn
Strong appraisal skills and sound financial decision-making
A proactive, hands-on leadership style with exceptional organizational skills
An entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to make difficult decisions, solve problems, and consistently execute a plan
Valid driver's license and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Ready to Take the Next Step?

At Burns Buick GMC, we believe great leaders don't just manage departments - they build successful businesses within them.

We're offering the right candidate an opportunity to take ownership of our pre-owned vehicle department with the backing of an established, successful automotive group.

If you have the experience, discipline, and drive to take ownership of the results, we want you on our team.

Apply today and take your career to the next level with Burns Buick GMC!

Burns Buick GMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Burns Buick GMC Used Car Manager

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