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The Del Grande Dealer Group is searching for talented professionals to join their team. DGDG’s vision for success is driven by our unique culture and cutting-edge technology. To make our vision real, we look for professionals who think differently and strive to provide 100% guest satisfaction. We provide top-notch training to ensure your success.

As a Director of Used Cars, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of DGDG's used car business by managing inventory, sales, marketing, compliance, and profitability. This position will be reporting to the VP of Sales.

What you'll be working on:

• Oversee pre-owned sales and stocking strategy for our group of stores
• Responsibly wholesale all vehicles every month in the DGDG network via best disposition channel
• Coach store managers on best practices to improve performance and profit
• Set sales goals, track progress, and manage inventory for maximum impact

What you need to bring to the table:

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in the automotive industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within the used car market
• Proven record of achievement and consistency
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capability
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Deep understanding of the automotive sales cycle, market trends and customer needs
• Extensive retail experience - the right candidate has sold at least 400-500 used vehicles monthly on a group platform or held a public used car retailer position
• Must have a thorough understanding of the used car market
• Attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
• Must have extensive experience with disposition as they will lead this for the entire group
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record, DMV Check required

Salary: $120,000-$180,000/annually

*Pay is based on applicable experience and skills.

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Values-driven culture and team built on integrity, caring, performance and efficiency
• Continuous career development and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with free telemedicine mental health resources
• Exclusive Employee Vehicle Purchase Program with a 3-Year Service Maintenance Package

More about DGDG:

The Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) is the largest family-owned automotive group in the Bay Area. Our team is over 1,000 strong and growing. We’ve been named a Bay Area News Group Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years (not to mention being named a Top Workplace USA in 2020). Our enthusiastic and courteous team, award-winning culture, combined with our cutting-edge technology, provide guests with a one-of-a-kind, “best-in-class" dealership experience.

DGDG's 4 core values of Integrity, Caring, Performance, and Efficiency have stood at the cornerstone of our success. Our shared passion for training, teaching, recognition, reward, and promotion produces results that set us apart.

“Be happy” is much more than a slogan. It’s a way of doing business. We pride ourselves on making our guests and our team members exceedingly happy. And we’d be happy if you joined us!

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