Retail Car Sales Manager

About the role

Avis Budget Group is hiring a Retail Car Sales Manager in Vista, California, who reports to the General Manager of the location. The role handles and coordinates documentation and title administrative tasks for all retail transactions, supporting the retail sales team across North America. It requires knowledge of car sales documentation, deal structuring and penciling, tag/title work, and strict adherence to local, state and federal compliance policies.

Key responsibilities

• Help the store consistently and profitably meet used vehicle sales quotas through management, deal working and team leadership
• Train the sales team on sales methodologies, F&I processes, and vehicle specifications and features
• Coordinate sales completion, title and registration paperwork, and load and execute documentation for retail transactions, including e-signing and e-contracting
• Verify deal structures against bank approval guidelines, confirm proof of insurance and trade payoffs, and handle deposits and trade titles
• Audit deal jackets, validate documents (VIN, mileage, odometer, signatures) and complete F&I paperwork quickly so contracts can be funded
• Reconcile fundings for sold vehicles, account for all money received, and process title and registration applications
• Monitor delivery of titles and plates, resolve issues with customers, the VAB team and tag agencies, and ensure compliance with state and local laws and sales tax reporting
• Hold weekly calls with the shared service center, corporate office and third-party partners, and assist the store General Manager as needed

Required profile

• High school diploma
• At least 3 years combined in car sales management and Finance & Insurance (F&I)
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Excellent customer service, communication and organization skills, able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with others and manage a team

Required skills

• PC skills, including V-Auto, VinSolutions, Dealertrack DMS, F&I, Darwin and other finance programs
• Retail Car Sales Title Clerk experience preferred

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus optional group auto, home, pet, legal assistance and identity theft protection plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Full training, employee discounts on Avis/Budget cars and an Employee Assistance Program

The annual starting salary is between $85,000 and $123,000, depending on geography, market, skills, education and experience.