Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

Lexus of Oxnard & Lexus of Santa Barbara, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Used Car Manager that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork.

As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

Here’s why you want to work here:

Great culture and real career growthCompetitive compensation packageYearly Salary Range: $100k - $175k (including salary, commissions, and/or bonuses/incentives)**Opportunity to work with one of the largest family owned group of dealershipsPaid Time Off and 401k with Company matchMedical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life InsuranceYear-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

**The pay scale above is the compensation range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, relevant education and/or training, and performance related bonuses and incentives

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Forecast goals and objectives for the Used Car Department Prepare and administer an annual operating budget to meet goals and objectivesWork closely with other department managers to ensure cooperation and teamwork throughout the dealershipRecruit, hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all Used Vehicle Sales EmployeesDirect and schedule the activities of all Used Car Department employeesGuide all salespeople in setting their objectives on a short- and long-range basisHold a weekly one-on-one meeting with each salesperson to review current goals, performance, and work planDevelop and organize a training schedule, as directed by the General Sales Manager and the Ken Garff processes, to ensure that each salesperson receives sales training and/or role-playing sessions regularlyAssist all sales associates with closing deals when necessary as every customer must talk to a manager before leaving the dealership when possibleAssist in developing programs of improvement for those sales associates who are failing to reach their objectivesFollow Ken Garff guidelines and process regarding customer negotiations and desking proceduresRecommend to the General Sales Manager or General Manager the used car inventory to be carriedAssist in the development of advertising campaigns and other promotionsFollow up on all leads and increase ROI on online marketingOther duties as assigned

Here’s what you’ll need:

Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Used Car ManagerMinimum of 2 years leading a high performing sales teamExperience in F&I is highly desired but not a requirementMust be able to provide references upon requestHigh School diploma or equivalent, college degree preferredMust be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.SHigh School Diploma or equivalentA valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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