Pre-Owned Buyer

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Position: Pre-Owned Buyer
Salary: $45,000 - $100,000 (Salary + Bonuses)
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Classification: Full-Time, Immediate Hire

AutoCanada is the largest Canadian owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada and the US. We are innovative, data-driven and our commitment to our Team Members, customers and operational excellence fuels our success. 

Our dealership Team Members are at the heart of our success, building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with customers across Canada. Our national network provides opportunities and support to build the career that's right for you. Working here is fast-paced, non-stop, and a little unpredictable-and we love it.

Position Overview:

The Pre-Owned Vehicle Buyer is responsible for overseeing the performance of the pre-owned vehicle sales department, ensuring financial objectives, inventory management, and customer satisfaction are consistently met. This individual will drive sales through strategic planning, organization, and effective management of the department's activities, while also prioritizing employee retention and development.

Job Description:
 

• Manage departmental expense and revenue objectives.
• You will be expected to accomplish sales objectives through planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the activities of the pre-owned vehicle sales department.
• Focus on employee retention and employee development practices.
• Effectively manage a large pre-owned vehicle inventory
• Achieve monthly and quarterly pre-owned vehicle sales objectives including certified pre-owned.
• Support Certified Manufacturer certified pre-owned Programs
• Achieve planned unit sales volume by offering balanced and representative used vehicle inventories.
• Responsible for appraising, reconditioning, displaying, wholesaling and merchandising the product.
• Achieve profit goals by developing and meeting levels of gross profit per unit.
• Ensure proper usage of all software, to include website (pricing), vAuto, KBB, and CARFAX.
• Ensure vendor/partner maintains high picture quality and rapid time-to-market digital representation.
• Support sales associates in helping set and achieve goals
• Maintain a high level of compliance with all Federal and State laws affecting pre-owned vehicle sales.
• Monitor and maintain departmental customer satisfaction and retention.

Requirements:
 

• Must have at least 2 years of Sales Manager experience in a car dealership
• Must have a sound understanding of current pre-owned vehicle market and pricing.
• Proficiency in industry software tools such as vAuto, KBB, CARFAX, and online inventory platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal and state laws regarding vehicle sales and compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and manage a large inventory effectively.
• Proven results
• High Energy & Self-Starter
• Solid financial management capabilities, including experience in managing departmental budgets and profitability goals

The Perks.
 

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full

Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so. It's equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

If you think you're a good fit to come along on our ride, apply now through our website at www.autocan.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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