Sales Manager - Volkswagen of Fallston

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Company Description Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands. At Volkswagen of Fallston, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. $5k monthly salary plus commission up to $100k-$150k Job Description Summary: responsible for overseeing all aspects of our new vehicle operations, which includes acquiring quality vehicles, managing inventory, setting competitive pricing, marketing, and working closely with the sales and service departments to ensure maximum profitability and efficient reconditioning. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the dealership's car inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels. Build and implement competitive pricing strategies for used vehicles based on market analysis. Acquire pre-owned vehicles through auctions, trade-ins, and other sources to maintain a diverse and desirable inventory Monitor and adjust inventory pricing to remain competitive in the market while meeting profit targets. Develop marketing strategies to promote vehicle inventory across various channels. Collaborate with the sales team to ensure they are informed about the current car inventory and push aged units. Analyze market trends and consumer preferences to align inventory with customer demand. Conduct regular appraisals of trade-ins and pre-owned vehicles to ensure accurate and fair pricing. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and dealership standards for vehicle operations. Qualifications 2+ years of experience as a Sales Manager at an automotive dealership. Experience in automotive management, specifically with car operations. Knowledge of vehicle acquisition, inventory management, and pricing strategies. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with the sales and service departments. Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA. All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license. Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of experience as a Car Manager at an automotive dealership Previous Volkswagen experience Additional Information Compensation: Draw / Uncapped Commission Schedule: FULL TIME 5 days / 2 days off Saturday availability required Sundays off Show Room Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9am - 7pm Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance 401k plan with company match Paid Time Off accrual Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars Access to all our 100+ stores' inventory Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines