FreeWay Ford Vehicle Analyst

For more than 70 years, Walser Automotive Group has put people first: our customers, our employees, and our communities. As a family-owned, family-run company,we’vegrown to29 dealershipsrepresenting
26 brands across Minnesota, Kansas, and Illinois.

Welead with innovation
, technology, and a promise to deliver an exceptional experience every time.

• And your work here matters:aportionof every vehicle sold and serviced supports the Walser Foundation, investing in schools, nonprofits, and workforce programs in our communities.

At Walser, success starts with people.Join us to build a career where you can grow, belong, and make a real impact.

Compensation: $55,000 + Incentives based on performance!

• Use proprietary inventory data to shape, price and measure a market-driven inventory for eachassignedstore
• Utilizemarket data (e.g., Urban Science Market Master data) to recommend inventory-based marketing strategies to the General Manager
• Complete all paperwork ina timely,accurateandcomplete manner (including properly signing out the vehicle in DMS and tagging it in OEM portal)
• Review pricing daily, ensuring all vehicles are priced upfront in alignment with the weekly matrix and monthly gross profit goals, accounting for all “Day 1” inventory
• Respond quickly and accurately to all sales staff inquiriesregardinginventory, dealer trading, sold/priority orders, product/pricing questions
• Continuously evaluate and improve the inventory, using data to strategically decide on how to address gaps, imbalances, etc.
• Shape a better inventory to give your stores an advantage over the competition
• Align the inventory to fit the store’s strategic inventory goals, helping the stores sell more new vehicles while, at the same time, helping to manage gross profit margins
• Stock-in better inventory than the competition, whileanticipatinginventory that aligns with future customer interest
• Audit inventory counts with an awareness of current ground stock and incoming unit counts, trim shortages, color gaps, etc.
• Audit and manage Hold Status units
• Maintainandmonitora pricing matrix, ensuring that all available vehicles with a real VIN and stock number are priced (including those that have not yet hit ground)
• Reviewandmanage aging inventory, using proven practices to minimize costs of carrying aged inventory
• Monitorandcommunicate market share to help the GM track the store’s market share pace
• Uphold
  Walser’sCore Values:Do The Right  Thing,Lead By Example , Display Positive Energy, Be Open Minded

• Ability to communicate effectively with key partners
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability and understandingto navigate the DMS and OEM’s order systems
• Ability to oversee a large volume store or more complex OEM when it comes to ordering, pricing, and/or building configurations
• Abilityto do analytical work for extended periods, using a computer and software programs
• Ability to multitask with multiple interruptions while thoroughly completing tasks within assigned deadlines ina timely,completeandaccuratemanner
• Demonstrated ability and understandingto navigate the DMS and OEM’s order systems
• Foundational knowledge and competence in the store, GM communications, allocations, dealer trading, pricing management, and inventory management
• Above average analytical skills

• Paid Time Off (PTO)– Take time to relax, spend with family, or enjoy personal time away
• Career Growth & Opportunity for Advancement
  We promote from within and provide clear career paths, mentorship, and opportunities to develop and grow your career.
• Fertility & Adoption Assistance:Receive up to $10,000 in financialassistancefor fertility treatments and adoption expenses.
• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to HSA and FSA plans to help manage healthcare costs. Access toBlue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage and access toadditionalwellness benefits.
• Life Insurance & 401(k) with Employer Match:Plan for your future with company-paid life insurance and a 401(k) program that includes an employer match.
• Paid Clothing Program:Twice a year, choose from a hand-curated collection of branded Walser…