A Day In The Life Of A Used Car Director At Wish Automotive
A used car director's day begins early with "a lot of phone calls and emails from people...trying to sell cars," primarily wholesalers and rental companies. The role also involves significant inventory management, including physically verifying vehicle condition to inform purchasing decisions based on "price points and trends."
Inventory Management, Negotiation, Sales, Customer Relations, Leadership
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Blake Wishengrad
Used Car Director
Wish Automotive
University Of Colorado at Boulder 2013
no graduate programs
Anthropology, Sociology
Automotive & Auto Parts
Sales and Client Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Early mornings involve responding to calls and emails from various sources offering cars for sale.
2. Inventory management is a key task, including checking current stock and identifying replacement needs.
3. Careful consideration of pricing, market trends, and the overall condition of vehicles is crucial for making informed purchasing decisions.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a used car director look like?
A lot of roles are involved in the used car director position. The day starts pretty early in the morning.
From there, I receive many phone calls and emails from people trying to sell me cars. These are usually wholesalers, brokers, and rent-a-car companies like Enterprise and Hertz. They are all trying to get rid of inventory and sell me their vehicles.
Before that, I go over my initial tasks, such as inventory management. I make sure we have inventory and, if not, I can see what we need to replace.
I also walk around to verify the cars are in good condition and see what else we need. From there, I decide if we need more inventory. I discuss different price points and trends to make a good decision on what to buy for the store.
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