ABOUT US

Oakes Auto Group is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the Midwest. With Kia, GMC, and more on the horizon, we are expanding and elevating our leadership team. We’re seeking a high-performing Corporate Used Car Director to lead our used vehicle strategy across multiple rooftops.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in a leadership role managing used inventory (Used Car Director, GSM, or GM)
• Proven success managing large inventories with high velocity turn
• Experience leading sourcing strategies beyond trade-ins
• Multi-brand, multi-rooftop management experience strongly preferred
• Software Experience Required:
• vAuto (required)
• LotWalk, AutoHaulerExchange, Tekion DMS (preferred)

• Wholesale & Transfers: Lead wholesale operations for the group. Proactively assess transfer or wholesale opportunities early in the lifecycle.
• Reconditioning Oversight: Ensure the recon process is consistent, fast, and effective across all locations. Align with systems like Tekion and Rapid Recon to track efficiency.
• Inventory Strategy: Drive high turn rates across multiple rooftops with disciplined aging strategies and accurate forecasting.
• Acquisition Mastery: Must have experience acquiring 50% or more of inventory outside of trade-ins (auctions, consumer acquisitions, service drive, etc.).
• Merchandising: Maintain a high standard for photo quality, descriptions, and pricing using tools like vAuto, LotWalk, and AutoHaulerExchange.
• Brand Coordination: Navigate inventory decisions across multiple OEMs and store dynamics with strong asset control practices.