Inventory Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Jim Coleman Automotive is a 3rd generation family-owned dealership founded in 1968 by Mr. William Coleman. The Coleman family has been selling and servicing cars in the DMV since the 1950s. Mr. Coleman had a vision of establishing a dealership with a superior level of customer service standards. He believed that Bethesda residents and Washingtonians alike possessed higher expectations of retailers. He was ahead of his time, striving to deliver a unique, customer-focused car buying experience. He passed along this legacy of customer care to his son Jim who led the company's expansion and diversified its brand offerings in the 1980s and 90s with an expanded portfolio including Toyota, Infiniti, Honda, Jaguar, and Land Rover dealerships. Jim Coleman Automotive now has 9 franchises throughout Maryland and can be found in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Clarksville, and Ellicott City. The company is now led by brothers Patrick and Brendan Coleman who strive each day to optimize the business and to continue to broaden the reach of the Jim Coleman brand.

This is a high-impact role inside a dual-brand operation that combines luxury and volume - creating a fast-moving, dynamic inventory environment with constant opportunities to optimize and drive results.

We're looking for an Inventory Manager who can take control of the lot, balance two distinct brands, and ensure the right vehicles are in the right place at the right time. If you understand turn, aging, and market-based pricing, you'll thrive here.

What the Role Looks Like:

Manage inventory across two brands with different pricing strategies and customer bases Monitor aging units and take action to maintain healthy turn Coordinate trades, dealer swaps, and incoming inventory Market-based pricing and merchandising to stay competitive Work closely with sales and desk to align inventory with demand Ensure lot organization, accuracy, and online representation

What You Need:

Experience in inventory management, used car management, or a similar automotive role Strong understanding of inventory turn, aging, and pricing strategy Familiarity with tools like vAuto, FirstLook, or similar platforms Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Strong communication and collaboration with sales teams

Pay Plan:

$50K-$80K+ realistic income Performance-based bonuses tied to turn, aging, and profitability Stable compensation with growth opportunity

Why This Store:

Dual-brand model creates constant inventory movement and opportunity Balanced mix of luxury and volume keeps inventory strategy dynamic Leadership focused on efficiency, performance, and results Environment built for operators who know how to control and turn inventory

If you're looking for a store where you can take ownership of inventory, make an impact, and be rewarded for performance, this is a strong opportunity.

Benefits:

• One of the most competitive pay plans in the area
• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401k
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Training
• Opportunity to learn the business inside and out
• Growth Potential
• SSL (sick leave)
• Disability
• Life Insurance

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• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA):
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