Assistant Used Car Manager Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Location: Oakes GMC | Kansas City, MO
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $100,000 - $200,000 plus annually

Oakes Auto Group  is looking for an experienced Used Car Manager to lead every aspect of our pre-owned vehicle operation. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for inventory strategy, pricing, appraisals, purchasing decisions, reconditioning, and overall inventory performance. Success in this position requires someone who can analyze market trends, make confident decisions, and lead with accountability while driving profitability.

Established in 2010, Oakes Auto Group is family-owned and locally operated, with a culture built around stability, growth, and long-term career development.

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off + paid holidays

• Employee discounts

• Career growth across multiple stores

• Locally owned and operated

• Tuition reimbursement

• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
  

• Oversee all aspects of the used vehicle inventory, including purchasing, pricing, merchandising, appraisals, reconditioning, and inventory management.

• Develop pricing strategies using current market data while maintaining competitive inventory and maximizing profitability.

• Manage inventory aging, vehicle turn rates, wholesale decisions, and the reconditioning process through Rapid Recon to ensure inventory is retail-ready.

• Partner with dealership leadership to execute the used vehicle strategy while providing direction to lot personnel and supporting overall sales operations.

• Monitor key performance metrics including gross profit, retail unit sales, inventory turn, aging performance, and process compliance while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

We're looking for an experienced automotive professional who understands the used vehicle market and enjoys making data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate is organized, results-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced dealership environment. They should have strong leadership skills, the ability to adapt to changing market conditions, and a commitment to building a successful inventory strategy while supporting the dealership's overall sales goals.

• You have experience managing or supporting a used vehicle department.

• You understand inventory management, market pricing, and vehicle appraisals.

• You make confident decisions using data and market trends.

• You can effectively balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

• You communicate well with your team and hold yourself accountable to performance goals.

• You enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to dealership success.

• Valid driver's license with a clean or acceptable driving record

• Ability to pass a standard background check

• Strong reliability and consistent attendance

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn dealership software

• Minimum of one year of used vehicle experience required; three to five years preferred

• Previous leadership or management experience preferred

• Experience with vehicle appraisals, inventory management, pricing strategy, and reconditioning processes

• Used car management training or equivalent experience preferred

Oakes Auto Group is a locally owned and rapidly growing dealership group serving the Kansas City metro. We take pride in creating a workplace that feels supportive, grounded, and people-first. Our teams across North Kansas City, Olathe, and Kansas City operate with a shared focus on teamwork, personal growth, and doing right by our customers and our community.

We invest heavily in training, development, and internal promotion because we want our people to build long-term careers here, not just hold short-term jobs. Our stores value open communication, accountability, and a winning attitude, and we genuinely celebrate our employees’ successes and milestones.

Beyond the walls of our dealerships, we stay active in the community through local partnerships, volunteer opportunities, charity drives, and events that bring people together. We’re proud to represent a brand that is known for its culture, its commitment to service, and its belief that great people create great experiences.

If you’re looking for a workplace where you can grow, feel supported, and make an impact, Oakes Auto Group is a place where you can build your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.