Pre-Owned Manager, OEM

Location: Tri-City Region (Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo), Southwestern Ontario
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent, on site

Drive Results. Build a Team. Grow a Business.

A well-established OEM automotive dealership group in Southwestern Ontario is seeking an experienced Pre-Owned Manager to lead and grow its pre-owned vehicle operations. This confidential opportunity is ideal for a high-performing automotive leader who understands inventory acquisition, merchandising, pricing strategy, team development, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving profitability, maximizing inventory turn, and developing a high-performing sales culture while working alongside an experienced leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage all aspects of the dealership's pre-owned vehicle operations
- Source and acquire inventory through trade-ins, auctions, OEM channels, and direct purchases
- Develop and execute strategies to maximize gross profit and inventory turn
- Monitor market trends, vehicle pricing, and competitive activity
- Lead, coach, and mentor the sales team to achieve monthly and annual objectives
- Ensure effective lead management and customer follow-up processes
- Partner with Fixed Operations, F&I;, and Sales departments to maximize overall dealership performance
- Analyze key performance metrics and implement improvement initiatives
- Maintain compliance with company policies, OEM standards, and provincial regulations
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience while building long-term relationships within the community

Qualifications

- 3-5+ years of automotive dealership management experience
- Proven success managing used vehicle inventory and sales performance




- Strong understanding of vehicle appraisal, acquisition, and merchandising strategies
- Vehicle buying experience is a must
- Able to handle inventory and merchandise accordingly.
- · Coaching sales staff and assist with deal closing.
- Experience with CRM systems, inventory management tools, and automotive software platforms
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and departmental profitability
- Results-oriented mindset with a passion for operational excellence
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- OMVIC license

What We Offer

- Competitive salary expectation of $115,000-$130,0000 (details to be discussed at interview)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Vehicle purchase and service discounts
- Ongoing leadership development and career growth opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative dealership culture
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing automotive market

About the Community

The Tri-City Region of Southwestern Ontario, encompassing Guelph, Cambridge, and Kitchener-Waterloo, offers an exceptional quality of life, a strong and growing economy, excellent schools, diverse cultural amenities, and easy access to the Greater Toronto Area. This thriving region continues to attract professionals and families seeking career growth while enjoying a vibrant and welcoming community.

Confidential applications are welcomed. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply via this advertisement.

Pay: $115,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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