Automotive Retail - Platform Internet Director at Cooper Auto Group

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The Leadership Team at Cooper Auto Group seeks driven and diverse candidates who thrive in a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement. Cooper Auto Group is a family owned business (since 1946), and as a family, we are committed to caring for each other. We’re a customer and employee focused company that strives for excellence through our uncompromising integrity, ethics, loyalty, and commitment.  

If you’re ready to be a part of an exciting team that’s committed to your success, then we encourage you to continue with this job application. You’ll find our recruiting process exceptionally streamlined, and you can expect an efficient hiring process from offer to start date. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cooper Auto Group is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the critical role of Automotive Retail - Platform Internet Manager. This position demands a professional who can effectively oversee and enhance our digital presence across multiple dealership locations.

• Implement and maintain rigorous internet process standards across multiple dealership locations to ensure operational excellence.
• Provide comprehensive and accurate reporting to the executive team on traffic and lead performance metrics.
• Conduct thorough training sessions on our established processes at individual stores, utilizing both one-on-one and group instructional methods.
• Develop and implement robust in-store database management processes to maximize efficiency and data integrity.
• Cultivate leadership potential within the organization by mentoring and guiding team leaders and members towards future leadership roles.
• Drive sales team performance through strategic activity planning and maintaining strict accountability measures.
• Oversee the seamless integration of our established processes into newly acquired locations to maintain consistency across the expanding organization.
• Devise and execute sophisticated digital marketing strategies to enhance online visibility and lead generation capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams to produce compelling online content and promotions that align with our brand standards.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends and competitor activities to maintain our competitive advantage in the automotive retail sector.
• Establish and nurture strategic relationships with key vendors and technology partners to ensure optimal performance of our digital platforms.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant laws and regulations pertaining to online automotive sales.
• Spearhead continuous improvements to the online customer experience through strategic website enhancements and user-centric interface designs.
• Liaise effectively with inventory management to guarantee accurate and timely online listings of our automotive inventory.
• Conduct thorough, regular performance reviews and provide constructive, actionable feedback to team members to foster professional growth and maintain high standards of performance.

The ideal candidate for the Automotive Retail - Platform Internet Manager position must possess the following critical qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience: Proven track record in managing and developing teams across multiple dealership locations, with a focus on achieving and surpassing performance metrics.
• Professional demeanor: Impeccable personal presentation and the ability to represent the organization with utmost professionalism.
• Superior communication skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, crucial for effective interaction with team members, executives, and stakeholders.
• Interpersonal acumen: Advanced interpersonal skills, with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure automotive retail environment.
• Technical proficiency: In-depth knowledge of automotive retail software, with expertise in VinSolutions considered a significant advantage.
• Multi-location management: Extensive experience in overseeing operations across multiple dealership locations (referred to as "rooftops" in the industry) is an absolute requirement.
• Adaptability and strategic thinking: Ability to navigate complex challenges and implement effective strategies in a rapidly evolving automotive retail landscape.

Candidates who meet these stringent qualifications are encouraged to apply for this pivotal role within our organization.

Benefits for full time employees include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Disability, EAP, 401(k), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Employee Discounts

Cooper Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.