Wichita Used Vehicle Manager

Used Vehicle Manager

Join the Walser Wichita Auto Campus, a part of the Walser Automotive Group! Be a part of a luxury dealer group with a strong foothold in the greater Wichita Area. A job here can turn into a lifelong career in automotive. All our roles are focused on strong customer service ideals and an effortless experience as a customer and employee. Starting with our stunning showrooms and brands we carry, it should be easy to recognize why we maintain such a positive reputation!

As a part of the Walser Automotive Group, Auto Campus employees have access to top-ranking benefits through Walser such as PTO, Maternity-Paternity-Adoption Leave, Pet Insurance, Medical & Dental Insurance, 401k, and so much more! Our employees can build connections within the dealership and feel like a team while also being supported and maintaining access to competitive, comprehensive benefits through the Walser Automotive Group.

Compensation $70,000-$100,000

How do our Used Vehicle Managers drive impact?  

The Used Vehicle Manager is responsible for the operational oversight and day-to-day activities of used vehicle inventory departments; expense cost and margin control; and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goal management. Some of the responsibilities include:

- Appraise trades with professionalism, accuracy, and a sense of urgency

- Monitor and provide reports for closing ratio and look-to-book

- Enter retail price changes into vAuto

- Wholesale, including tracking, prepping, repping, and reporting

- Assist the Used Car Director

- Provide recommendations to the UCD for the development and maintenance of vehicle inventories

- Ensure achievement of planned results by setting performance objectives and developing, coaching, mentoring and managing - -performances of the staff in successfully undertaking their job responsibilities and performance objectives

- Responsible for used vehicle inventory management

- Train and manage staff in company policies and ensure adherence to all company policies

- Coordinate with the Recruiting Department to interview and hire department staff

- Ensure that any employee relations issues or concerns are addressed and escalated to HR when necessary

- Monitor and assist in the implementation of company initiatives and legal compliance measures and ensure the communication of company news on a regular basis

- Ensure Walser service processes and scripts are followed by employees

- Support the career and professional development of staff

- Lead by example and be an advocate for staff

- Embrace and exhibit Walser CORE values

- All other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Progressive corporate management experience, including executive managerial experience
• BA/BS/MBA preferred or equivalent experience and education
• Must have broad experience with the full range of business functions and systems, including strategic development and planning, P&L management, budgeting, business analysis, finance, information systems, human resources and marketing
• Exceptional capacity for managing and leading people; a team builder who has experience in scaling up organizations; ability to connect with staff both on an individual level and in large groups
• Ability to think strategically, anticipating future consequences and trends, and incorporating them into organizational plan
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage & HSA/FSA 
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption) 
• Adoption Assistance Program  
• Life Insurance and 401K with Employer Match 
• Pet insurance and Employee discounts 
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, such as: Women of Walser, Drive with Pride and Asian Hmong Alliance 
• The opportunity to volunteer through the Walser Foundation -The Walser Foundation: Our Community Mission - YouTube 

We proudly operate on a set of Core Values which drive our decisions and actions on a daily basis. They are: 

- Do The Right Thing – Nothing is worth compromising a relationship. 

- Lead By Example – Be willing to help no matter how difficult the challenge. 

- Display Positive Energy – A good attitude is highly contagious. 

- Be Open Minded – The only thing that is constant is change. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Walser Automotive Group is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer.