About the Role
Vanguard Auto Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to oversee financial operations, inventory management, and sales leadership within a high-volume dealership environment. This role is crucial for driving profitability and ensuring compliance while upholding the company's commitment to exceptional customer service and team support.
Responsibilities
- Oversee department budgets, gross profits, and monthly financial statements to meet financial targets.
- Manage the buying and selling of inventory through wholesale and auction channels.
- Source vehicles, appraise trade-ins, and control reconditioning time and costs.
- Implement audit controls for inventory management.
- Set competitive retail pricing based on market trends, auction data, and vehicle condition.
- Train, motivate, and lead the sales team, establishing clear performance quotas.
- Ensure all paperwork complies with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintain compliance with Volkswagen of America required standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience in high-volume dealership management.
- Extensive knowledge of managing preowned inventory.
- Strong acquisition skills for sourcing inventory through auctions, the service lane, and trade-ins.
- Energetic and enthusiastic presence throughout the sales workday.
- Goal-oriented and friendly demeanor, particularly in negotiations.
- Detail-oriented with sharp problem-solving skills.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and computer capabilities.
- Basic math capabilities.
- Clean driving record with a valid Texas driver’s license.
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles.
Skills
- Dealership Management
- Inventory Management
- Acquisition Skills
- Sales Leadership
- Financial Oversight
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Computer Skills
- Negotiation
- Problem-Solving
- Accounting Principles
Location
- Arlington
- Carrollton
- Sherman
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Dealership Management Experience
Salary/Compensations
- Negotiated Based on Qualifications
Benefits
- Generous compensation package
- Health insurance
- Paid Life Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance available
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Referral program
About the Company
- Vanguard is a premier auto dealership group representing Kia, GMC, and Volkswagen brands.
- As a family-owned and operated business, Vanguard emphasizes a supportive work culture with work-life balance and flexible schedules.
- The company is dedicated to providing over-the-top customer service and fostering a sense of community among its team members.
Equal Opportunity
- Vanguard Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Discrimination and harassment are prohibited based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
