How to hire a used car sales supervisor

How to hire a used car sales supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step used car sales supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a used car sales supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new used car sales supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a used car sales supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A used car sales supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, used car sales supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of used car sales supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Used Car Sales Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Used Car Sales Supervisor		$19-50
   Team Leader	Team leaders are responsible for managing a team for a specific project or work component. They primarily guide the team members and ensure that they are still working towards the set goals... Show more	$17-60
   Key Holder	A keyholder is responsible for ensuring the store's daily security before and after the operation. Keyholders' duties include assisting with administrative tasks, handling customers' inquiries, managing and escalating customers' complaints, monitoring the alarm system, keeping track of the deliveries, supporting staff training, cooperating in company's events, and recommending operational strategies to meet business goals and objectives... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Dealership
   • Customer Service
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Auto Sales
   • Product Knowledge
   • Test Drive
   • Car Inventory
   • Chevrolet
   • Toyota
   • Gross Profit
   • Car Sales
   • Chrysler
   • Sales Process
   • Suitable Vehicle

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   Responsibilities:

   • Enhance dealership reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
   • Learned good negotiation skills and how to interact with customers.
   • Surmount tumultuous economy by maintaining steady income, retaining customers, and realizing exponential sales growth by creating realistic customer expectations.
   • Develop inventory database for tracking parts list on eBay.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your used car sales supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A used car sales supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, used car sales supervisors' average salary in alaska is 66% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level used car sales supervisors 62% less than senior-level used car sales supervisors.
   • Certifications. A used car sales supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a used car sales supervisor's salary.

   Average used car sales supervisor salary

   $65,351yearly

   $31.42 hourly rate

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   Entry-level used car sales supervisor salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a used car sales supervisor job description

   A good used car sales supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a used car sales supervisor job description:

   Used car sales supervisor job description example

   Performance Kings Honda of Cincinnati - OH, located on Kingwater Drive at the Kings Auto Mall just opened a Brand New Used Car Superstore! Inexperienced or Experienced Used Car Sales Professionals who are looking to join our already successful team selling pre-owned vehicles in the Kings Automall....We want to hear from you! Hold on to your seat though because we're a fast-paced cohesive team with a long record of career growth and promoting from within our organization.
   Candidates for this position should have a high level of ambition and drive while being committed to delivering high-quality customer service, and becoming a consultant to each customer in finding the right vehicle which aligns perfectly with their wants and needs. Indeed says the National Average Salary for a Car Sales Executive is $66,376.00 Per Year ! $3000.00 Guarantee for 30 Days of Training!
   Earn Another $1000.00 Bonus after 90 Days!
   Flexible work schedules include days, evenings, and weekends
   Why a Career in Car Sales at Performance Kings Honda!
   Unlimited Career Advancement and Earning Potential All your training is provided for success and growth!
   Employee Benefits include: Paid vacation 401k retirement plans With Generous Company Match!!
   Medical insurance HSA and/or FSA plans Dental care Vision coverage Short term disability Long term disability Life insurance Grief counseling Living will preparation
   Generous employee discounts on vehicles, parts and services Responsibilities Used Car Sales Professional: Making customer satisfaction your number one priority Greeting customer where ever you may be in the dealership Listening to their wants and needs to determine which automobile is the right fit Presenting automobiles in a knowledgeable yet professional manner Answering phone calls professionally and making appointments Contacting unsold customers
   Following up with "sold" customers so they buy again; and send you referrals Willing to take coaching direction from mentors
   Desire to grow through continued training and development Qualifications High school diploma/GED required Basic computer literacy Professional dress appealing to the general public Good organizational skills Posses a good driving record
   Substance screening required of all Performance Kings Honda employees We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right used car sales supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with used car sales supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit used car sales supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your used car sales supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit used car sales supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting used car sales supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new used car sales supervisor

   Once you've selected the best used car sales supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new used car sales supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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