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Used Car Manager Dealership: Plaza Nissan Location: Hamilton, ON Classification: Full-Time, Immediate Hire Plaza Nissan is proud to be part of the AutoCanada dealership network. AutoCanada is the largest Canadian owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada and the US. We are innovative, datadriven and our commitment to our Team Members, customers and operational excellence fuels our success. We find opportunities to reward high performers regularly and are looking for managers that empower and motivate their teams to do their very best. We want someone whose values align with our own and can support our peopledriven culture of learning and continuous development. Working here is fastpaced, nonstop, and a little unpredictableand we love it. Responsibilities Execute short, medium, and longterm sales objectives for new and preowned vehicle sales. Develop and implement sales plans for your team to achieve monthly and annual goals. Contribute ideas to and participate in the development and implementation of the dealerships marketing and advertising initiatives. Ensure successful conversion of leads to sales. Monitor performance metrics related to your team including sales and customer experience metrics. Develop and maintain relationships with valued clients to promote the dealerships brand. Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for growth. Curate an exceptional client experience. Develop a strong team to fully execute the sales strategy. Develop and encourage strong working relationships with all associates and stakeholders. Deliver on financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governance. Promote professional development within a team environment, ensuring associates are held accountable. Lead, demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment ensuring all safety standards, policies, procedures and compliance requirements are communicated, implemented and followed. Identify high demand vehicles based on market trends and dealership sales data. Source used vehicles through auctions, tradeins, wholesalers, and direct purchases. Build and maintain relationships with auction representatives, wholesalers and industry partners. Arrange transportation and shipping for purchases. Coordinate timely reconditioning and frontline readiness. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of 25 years of experience in a Used Car Manager role. Experience with buying vehicles. PostSecondary education in a related discipline is an asset. Some experience in a leadership role. Strong understanding of dealership accounting practices, budgeting, and expense management. Professional and able to deliver exceptional client service. Excellent people management skills: leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills. Diplomacy, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Excellent verbal and written communication, able to gain support of senior leadership and other decision makers. Strong organizational and timemanagement skills. Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet deadlines and targets. High integrity, trusted, and consistent in honoring commitments. Detail oriented, selfmotivated and resourceful. Resultsdriven, entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to be successful. Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems is an asset. Understanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealerships. Benefits Competitive compensation and benefits package. Employee vehicle purchase and service plans. Employee and family assistance programs. Companywide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year. Professional development and opportunities to grow your career. We strive to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equalopportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential. Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental or physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr