Automotive Sales Manager

Company: Kuhn Volkswagen – 3900 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609 About the Opportunity We are looking for a hands‑on, driven Sales Manager who leads from the front and is ready to elevate our sales performance in one of Tampa’s most competitive markets. At Kuhn Volkswagen, we believe in doing things the right way: transparent pricing, exceptional customer experience, strong processes, and a true team‑first culture. If you’re a high‑energy leader who holds people accountable while supporting and developing them, we want to talk to you. What You’ll Do Lead, coach, and develop our salespeople to consistently hit and exceed goals Own the full 7-step sales process and ensure it is followed with excellence every day Drive daily, weekly, and monthly performance through accountability, training, and motivation Work closely with the General Sales Manager on inventory management, pricing strategy, and achieving aggressive volume and gross profit targets Oversee lead management and rapid response through Reynolds FOCUS and our CRM tools Promote a culture of transparency, integrity, and customer‑first service Collaborate with the Service and Fixed Operations team to maximize customer retention and sales opportunities Maintain a visible, floor‑presence leadership style — you will be in the trenches with the team What We’re Looking For Proven track record as a Sales Manager or strong Assistant Sales Manager in a high-volume dealership Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and hold a team accountable Deep experience with structured sales processes and CRM systems (Reynolds/FOCUS experience is a big plus) Passion for the car business and a desire to win in a competitive market High integrity and a commitment to doing things the right way Willingness to lead by example with a strong work ethic What We Offer Competitive base salary + aggressive performance bonuses (top performers in this role make excellent money) Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.) Opportunity to grow with a dealer group that is actively expanding Strong support from ownership and a stable, well‑run dealership A leadership team that values your input and works hard alongside you If you’re a results‑driven leader who wants to build something special and be part of a dealership that truly cares about its people and customers, we’d love to meet you. How to Apply Please send your resume. We review all applications personally and will reach out to strong candidates quickly. Kuhn Volkswagen is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr