Automotive Sales Manager

Okoboji Motor Company is looking for an experienced Sales Manager   to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high energy, high performing team that is a leader in the automotive industry. The right candidate will have a track-record of hitting goals and be enthusiastic about training and leading others. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing a team of sales people and supporting our customers.

What We Offer

• Medical and Dental


• 401K Plan


• Paid time off and vacation


• Growth opportunities


• Paid Training


• Employee vehicle purchase plans


• Family owned and operated


• Long term job security


• Health and wellness


• Flexible Work Schedule


• Saturday Lunches


• Discounts on products and services

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to develop enriching relationships that improve client happiness and fuel the sales process


• Establish trust among customers to establish 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 key goals, performance expectations and standard methodology processes


• Drive business through a high-level of involvement in day-to-day operations


• Lead the sales process ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing


• Partner with General Manager plan and run vehicle inventory


• Assist in running controllable expense elements for the New and Used Vehicle Departments


• Analyze business metrics to resolve shortfalls and implement action plans to elevate performance


• Direct customers to product information resources, including those available on the internet


• Check email frequently and respond to inquiries immediately


• Deliver inquiries/messages intended for other sales personnel and departments promptly


• Hold yourself and others to high moral and ethical standards and conduct yourself with honesty and integrity


• Participate in the new hire and interview processes for all BDC reps/appointment coordinators


• Oversee CRM usage

Qualifications

• Automotive dealership management experience preferred


• 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 high-energy attitude


• Ability to boost morale during the sales workday and improve profitability


• Organization and follow-up skills


• Experience and desire to work with technology


• High School diploma or equivalent


• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

About Us

At Okoboji Motor Company, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Okoboji Motor Company is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug test. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.