Automotive Sales Manager

Sheehy Auto Stores has been named a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Richmond! Sheehy Auto Stores has been named a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Richmond! Sheehy Auto Stores is one of the country's Top 30 Private Dealer groups representing some of the industry's best brands with over 25 locations. Sheehy Auto Stores prides itself on finding the best team members, both experienced and new to the industry, who have that desire to achieve. If this sounds like you, we want YOU to be part of our team! We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach regarding our employees' Benefits. Our programs are designed to improve your life at work and at home. Bi-Weekly Salary plus Monthly Commission Paid Training Sales Recognition Program Start earning PTO on your 1st day of employment 401(K) and profit sharing Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Paid Maternity & Paternity after one year of employment Sheehy Lexus of Richmond seeks an experienced Sales Manager to join our high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be honest, self-driven, and results-oriented, with a positive outlook and a clear focus on the highest customer service standards. The New Vehicle Sales Manager will manage new-vehicle sales processes, achieve vehicle sales goals and profit objectives, and lead the sales team to create lifetime customers through each interaction. Responsibilities Accurately desks deals, submits deals to lenders for approval, makes credit decisions, and effectively closes deals Work directly with customers to develop enriching relationships that improve client happiness and fuel the sales process Establish trust among customers to establish a strong network of clientele and prospects Provide training and support to sales staff and assist in closing deals Facilitate regular sales training for continued team growth Demonstrate leadership by setting a clear vision and goals for the sales-targeted performance Engage and motivate the team to achieve critical goals, performance expectations, and standard methodology processes Drive business through a high level of involvement in day-to-day operations Lead the negotiation process, ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing Partner with the General Manager to plan and run vehicle inventory Assist in running controllable expense elements for the New Vehicle Departments Analyze business metrics to resolve shortfalls and implement action plans to elevate performance Requirements A minimum of two years of Automotive Sales Management experience Shown success in auto retail sales Confirmed leadership ability to mentor and train others Excellent communication and customer service skills Passionate about training sales team members and operating within a reciprocal environment Enthusiastic personality with a high-energy attitude Ability to boost morale during the sales workday and improve profitability Organization and follow-up skills Authorized to work in the USA Ability to pass pre-employment background search, Motor Vehicle Record check, and drug test Must have a valid driver's license Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunities for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Sheehy Auto Stores is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr