The posting
Build it. Grow it. Lead it.
Are you an A player looking for A money and a real growth path? Toyota of Santa Barbara is looking for a hungry, high-energy Used Car Manager who wants more than a job. We want a difference-maker who will prove themselves, with the opportunity to grow into GSM.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS DIFFERENT
- Your own dealership. Our used car operation is a standalone store with its own lot, service bays, and sales building.
- No CarMax or Carvana nearby. The market is wide open.
- A store on the rise. Construction on a new building is underway this year.
- A clear target. We're building toward 200 used units a month done right.
Help us get there and your career changes for good.
WHAT WINNING LOOKS LIKE
- You run strong traffic management and personally work every lead, every phone up, and every floor opportunity, every day.
- You demand and create 15+ appointments daily.
- You keep a firm hold on ACV, recon, and sales velocity.
- You lead with positive, professional pressure by developing, teaching, and pushing your team to win.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead all aspects of the pre-owned department and build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and results
- Manage inventory, pricing, appraisals, and acquisition through trades, direct purchases, and auctions
- Analyze local market trends and build stocking strategies that maximize turn and profit
- Drive showroom and online traffic while growing trade-ins and acquisitions
- Partner with Sales, Service, and Parts to speed up recon and inventory readiness
- Train, coach, and motivate the sales team to hit individual and department goals
- Track KPIs and continually find ways to improve sales, gross, inventory performance, and CSI
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience and resolve escalations professionally
WHAT YOU BRING
- Previous experience as a Used Car Manager
- Strong appraisal, inventory, negotiation, and merchandising skills
- A track record of driving volume, growing gross, and building winning teams
- High energy, a competitive drive, and the ambition to move up
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
COMPENSATION Expected total annual compensation $145,000 - $300,000.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental & Vision
Life & Supplemental Insurance
Flex Spending Account
EAP
Employee Discounts
Real Career Advancement
Ready to own your market? If you're a driven automotive leader ready to build something big and prove you're the one to lead it, apply today. Serious inquiries only.
Toyota of Santa Barbara is an equal opportunity employer.



