Pre-Owned Sales Manager, Leavens Volkswagen

Pre-Owned Sales Manager, Leavens VolkswagenLeavens Volkswagen | Sales Manager | Opened on 11/09/2026 | Pay rate: $100000-140000 per yearJoin Our Team: Pre-Owned Sales ManagerLeavens Auto Group is growing, and we're looking for an experienced, motivated, and results-driven
Pre-Owned Sales Manager
to lead the pre-owned vehicle department at Leavens Volkswagen.If you're passionate about the automotive industry, understand what it takes to build a profitable pre-owned operation, and thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, we'd like to hear from you!As part of Leavens Auto Group's six-dealership network, you'll have the opportunity to lead your dealership's pre-owned operation while benefiting from the additional resources, expertise, and support of our Group Pre-Owned Inventory Manager.Pay Range:$100,000 - $140,000About the RoleAs the Pre-Owned Sales Manager at Leavens Volkswagen, you will be responsible for the day-to-day performance and profitability of the dealership's pre-owned vehicle department.You will oversee vehicle appraisals and local acquisitions, manage inventory levels, establish pricing strategies, coordinate reconditioning and merchandising, and lead the sales team in achieving pre-owned sales and profitability objectives.You'll work closely with the General Manager, while receiving strategic inventory purchasing support, pricing guidance, market analysis, and coaching from our Group Pre-Owned Inventory Manager.This collaborative approach provides the resources of a larger automotive group while allowing you to take ownership of your dealership's pre-owned results.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the dealership's pre-owned inventory to maintain an appropriate selection of vehicles that meets customer demand and sales objectives.Oversee daily vehicle appraisals, trade-in evaluations, and locally sourced vehicle purchases.Identify inventory needs and work with the Group Pre-Owned Inventory Manager on supplemental purchasing opportunities and vehicle sourcing.Collaborate with the Group Pre-Owned Inventory Manager to ensure inventory is appropriately allocated and that opportunities for inter-dealership transfers are identified.Establish competitive vehicle pricing and make timely adjustments based on market conditions, inventory age, customer activity, and sales performance, with support and direction from the Group Pre-Owned Inventory Manager.Monitor inventory aging and develop action plans to address slow-moving vehicles through pricing adjustments, improved merchandising, transfers, or wholesale disposition.Coordinate vehicle inspection, reconditioning, detailing, and preparation to ensure vehicles are ready for retail as quickly as possible.Ensure all pre-owned vehicles are professionally merchandised, accurately represented, and advertised promptly online.Maintain a minimum of 27 high-quality photographs for every pre-owned vehicle listing. Vehicle videos are encouraged where practical.Ensure online listings have accurate vehicle descriptions, specifications, mileage, pricing, and photographs.Monitor inventory performance, days in stock, gross profitability, and sales results, taking corrective action where necessary.Work with the General Manager and Group Pre-Owned Inventory Manager to review inventory performance, purchasing opportunities, pricing strategies, and aging concerns.Lead, coach, and develop the sales team to achieve sales volume, profitability, and customer satisfaction objectives.Work collaboratively with the General Manager and dealership departments to ensure an efficient and profitable pre-owned operation.Maintain high standards of professionalism, accountability, vehicle presentation, and customer service.What We're Looking ForProven success in automotive sales management, particularly within pre-owned vehicle operations.Strong understanding of vehicle appraisals, trade evaluations, inventory management, and market-based pricing.Ability to assess vehicle values, market demand, reconditioning costs, and potential profitability.Experience managing inventory aging, vehicle merchandising, and wholesale disposition.Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop a sales team.Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret inventory, sales, and profitability reports.Experience using vAuto or other automotive inventory management platforms is an asset.Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and time-management skills.Ability to work collaboratively with dealership management and group-level inventory support.OMVIC registration (or ability to obtain immediately).Valid G-Class Driver's License with a clean driving record.Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles is an asset.Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including evenings and Saturdays.What We OfferCompetitive pay plan with bonus opportunities.RRSP Matching Program.Opportunities for growth and advancement across our six-dealership network.Dedicated group-level pre-owned inventory support, purchasing expertise, and pricing guidance.A supportive leadership team committed to mentorship and your success.Clean, modern, and recently renovated facility.A dynamic, performance-based work environment where your contributions are recognized.Watch our video and see what it's like to work with us!Leavens Automotive Group is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter (or email).We appreciate all who apply. However, only those we will interview will be contacted.Leavens Auto Group does not use Artificial Intelligence during the recruitment process.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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