Used Vehicle Manager

**Join the ride**
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- **Position**: Used Car Manager (Buyer)

- **Dealership**: Auto Gallery of Winnipeg

- **Location**: Winnipeg, MB

- **Classification**: Full-Time, Immediate Hire
**Salary**:$120,000-$150,000 (expected all in earnings)
-**A**uto Gallery of Winnipeg**is proud to be a part of the AutoCanada dealership network. 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.
We find opportunities to reward high-performers regularly and are looking for managers that empower and motivate their teams to do their very best. We want someone whose values align with our own and can support our people-driven culture of learning and continuous development. Working here is fast-paced, non-stop, and a little unpredictable—and we love it.
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- **Your area of focus.**
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- **What drives your day-to-day?**

- Execute the established the short, medium, and long-term sales objectives new and pre-owned vehicle sales
Develop and implement sales plans for your team to enable achieving monthly and annual goals
Contribute ideas to and participate in the development and implementation of the dealership’s marketing and advertising initiatives
Be accountable for ensuring the successful conversion of iLeads to sales
Monitor performance metrics related to your team including sales and customer experience metrics
Develop and maintain relationships with our valued clients to further promote the dealership’s brand within the market
Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for growth
Curate an exceptional client experience
Develop a strong team to fully execute on the sales strategy for dealership
Develop and encourage strong working relationships with all associates and stakeholders
Deliver on financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governance
Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable
Lead, demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment ensuring that all safety standards, policies, procedures and compliance requirements are communicated, implemented and followed
Identify high demand vehicles based on market trends and dealership sales data
Source used vehicles through auctions,trade-ins, wholesalers, and direct purchases
Build and maintain relationships with auction representatives, wholesalers and industry partners
Arrange transportation and shipping for purchases
Coordinate timely reconditioning and front-line readinessOther duties as assigned
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- **What are the must-haves**

- A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a Used Car Manager role is required
Experience with buying vehicles is required
Post-Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset
Must have some experience in a leadership role
Strong understanding of dealership accounting practices, budgeting and expense management
Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients
Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills
A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Excellent verbal/written communication combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments
Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful
Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an assetUnderstanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealerships
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- **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 yearProfessional development and the opportunity to grow your career
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- 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 potential.
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- **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.


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- Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identitie