Automotive General Sales Manager

General Sales Manager

The General Sales Manager is responsible for the operations and profitability of all variable departments. Oversees the staffing of the company, hiring and training new employees. Sets sales quotas and goals and assists in financing arrangements. Actively supports, encourages, and motivates managers daily to maintain high morale.

The highest professionalism and integrity are essential for consideration.

This position has a competitive pay plan. Additionally, we offer benefits including: health, dental, life, disability.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a great organization!

The GSM sets the foundation by shaping the work environment, setting strategy, allocating resources, developing managers, building the organization, and overseeing operations.

Responsibilities: Manage daily operations of the dealership and ensure sustainability of dealership profitability. Strategize with sales managers to plan and implement objectives for achieving sales and gross profits. Possess a high passion for customer retention and CSI above market standards and zone averages.

Be ethical and transparent in leading all operations. Ability to attract, develop and maintain key talent through exceptional leadership skills. Create a positive and legally compliant working environment and sales culture. Manage department managers through coaching and guidance practices. Coordinate with the corporate office to ensure records and analysis are accurate.

Qualifications: 5 years of automotive sales management experience, preferred. Have a working knowledge of automotive systems such as: ELeads, CDK, Dealertrack, vAuto, etc. Ability to manage and lead people. Lead with outstanding customer service. Create and promote a safe and positive working climate for employees to excel.

Benefits: Competitive pay structure. Paid vacation. Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance.

Job Type: Full-time. Work Location: One location. This job is ideal for someone who is: Dependable -- people-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects. Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction. Detail-oriented -- achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail.