Automotive Sales Manager

Marina del Rey Toyota has been a family owned and operated dealership for over 25 years with a prime location in Marina del Rey. We pride ourselves on being a credible, long‑term employer for many of our employees, and are always seeking qualified, hard‑working individuals to join our established team. We are currently seeking a Sales Manager to lead a sales team to create an exceptional experience for customers. This role is responsible for selecting, training, coaching, developing and retaining the very best Sales Associates for Marina del Rey Toyota. You are responsible for driving a high level of performance among the sales team to increase market share, achieve targeted unit sales and profit margins while giving every customer a “truly exceptional” sales experience. The Sales Desk Manager Position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include a base salary compensation of $5,550.00. The position also pays a bonus based on the department's performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit. Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Plan Paid time off and vacation Growth opportunities Responsibilities Lead your sales team in a way that supports Marina del Rey Toyota’s vision and mission. Set clear objectives and goals for the sales team to achieve their targeted performance in new and used vehicle sales and gross profit. Engage and motivate the team to achieve key goals, performance expectations, and Marina del Rey Toyota’s best practices. Drive the business through a high level of involvement in day‑to‑day operations. Manage the negotiation process with sales associates ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing. Appraise vehicles for trade. Partner with the general manager and general sales manager to plan and manage new and used vehicle inventory. Analyze the business to determine shortfalls and develop action plans to improve performance. Qualifications Proven success in auto retail sales. Proven leadership ability to mentor and train others. Ability to set and achieve targeted goals. Ability to drive and motivate a sales team. Ability to achieve an exceptional customer sales experience. Possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Applicants will be required to complete an employment application, along with additional pre‑employment requirements. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Privacy policy: #J-18808-Ljbffr