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Used Car Director -- South Austin Franchise Dealership Job Type: Full-Time (On-Site) Experience Level: Director / Multi-Store Manager / High-Volume Pre-Owned

About the Role

South Austin franchise dealership is seeking a highly experienced and driven Used Car Director to lead a high-volume pre-owned department. This role requires a proven operator who understands the Central Texas wholesale and trade market , makes smart acquisition decisions, and manages 100 -150 retail units with a strict 60-day turn while maximizing front-end and back-end performance. What We 're Looking For We want a leader who isn't just a closer, but a builder -- someone who can execute, coach, and scale. The ideal candidate can:

• Acquire, appraise, and price vehicles with confidence and accuracy
• Maintain a hard 60-day turn policy with minimal wholesale loss
• Navigate the Central Texas trade & auction ecosystem
• Utilize digital selling channels such as Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist
• Create or direct short-form video content to drive online engagement
• Improve lead performance (response time, conversion rates, closing %)
• Train and hold teams accountable to process, merchandising, and display Core

Responsibilities

• Oversee all appraisal, acquisition, merchandising, and retail/wholesale decisions
• Manage physical and digital display, photo standards, and descriptions
• Develop and reinforce internet sales processes for higher conversion
• Coordinate with sales management on pricing, market adjustments, and aged inventory
• Recruit, train, and motivate staff to hit volume and gross targets
• Monitor KPIs including turn, cost-to-market, response times, and digital engagement What Success Looks Like
• Fast, disciplined inventory turns
• Strong front-end and back-end gross performance
• High-quality digital merchandising and online presence
• Industry-leading lead response and closing metrics
• An accountable, well-trained pre-owned team operating at a high level What We Offer
• Top-of-market compensation based on experience, production, and budget performance
• Established, profitable department with room to grow
• Investment support for inventory, marketing, and advertising
• Tenured management team and stable private ownership
• A dealership culture that values leadership, performance, and innovation

Requirements

• 5+ years Used Car Director or High-Volume Pre-Owned Management experience
• Proven track record managing 100 -150 retail units
• Knowledge of the Central Texas auction/trade market
• Strong digital merchandising and content skills
• Experience using digital listings, social platforms, and CRM tools
• Leadership ability with demonstrated team development success
• Valid driver's license If you are a results-driven leader who thrives in a competitive environment and wants the backing to scale a winning operation, we want to hear from you. Apply today. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Work Location: In person