What are the responsibilities and job description for the Used Car/Automotive Platform Manager position at CONTINENTAL VWA LLC?
McDonald Automotive is seeking a Platform Manager to complement our Used Car Acquisition team. Our Acquisition team consists of vehicle buyers/appraisers who acquire, price, market, and control reconditioning for all of our McDonald dealerships. This Platform Manager will be responsible for a group of those dealerships and supervising the associated buyer/appraisers.
At present, we have 13 McDonald stores with plans to grow. The Used Car Acquisition team works with all stores to ensure proper inventory levels, value their trade vehicles, market inventory vehicles and maintain market pricing, control reconditioning approvals, control inventory age and wholesale. With multiple different franchise dealers, we interface with each brand’s software platforms, CPO guidelines, and overall needs. This position is fast-paced and requires a great deal of comfort with multiple technologies.
Compensation Overview:
- Compensation is base salary plus monthly achievement bonus
- Average annual compensation for this position is $130,000/yr to $150,000/yr
- Competitive 401k / 401k matching
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO Accrual
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Employee Discounts/ Pricing on Parts, Vehicles and Service
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:
- Manage inventories of a group of 4-5 stores
- Lead, coach, and train a group of 2-3 appraisers/buyers
- Maintain inventory health including vehicle age and wholesale
- Maintain consistent detailed reporting of inventory and appraiser performance
Experience and Qualifications Needed to be Successful:
- Minimum 3 years experience as a proven Used Car Manager in a franchise dealership
- Proven expertise with Used Car inventory management including wholesale purchasing and selling
- Ability to work well in a large team environment
- Excellent supervisory and leadership skills
- Strong aptitude of various software and technology associated with automotive dealerships
- Excellent reporting and data management skills
- Clean motor vehicle record
- Professional, well-groomed appearance
- Available to work flexible hours and weekends
What Makes Us Different?
This position will remain open for at least three days and will close upon candidate selection. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or the recruiting process, please contact us by sending an email to hr@mcdonaldag.com
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000