Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton in Chesterton, IN is looking for a high-level Sales Manager who can lead from the front, drive performance, build a strong culture, and capitalize on one of the most unique retail opportunities in the market.

This is more than a typical dealership management role. As part of the Graff Auto Campus, this position gives you access to the advantages of a true multi-brand operation, including five new car franchises and hundreds of used vehicles on-site. That means more opportunity, more traffic, more inventory flexibility, and more ways to help your team win.

If you are currently producing but feel limited by your store’s inventory, support, tools, or growth potential, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Part of the Graff Auto Campus, one of the most unique automotive retail environments in the region
• Access to 5 new vehicle brands
• Access to hundreds of used vehicles on-site
• More inventory options to help close deals and keep customers on your campus
• Strong cross-brand opportunity and used vehicle depth
• A chance to help lead in an environment built for traffic, selection, and growth
• Opportunity to make a real impact, not just occupy a desk
• Leadership that values operators who can drive results and develop people
• A store and campus with momentum, visibility, and long-term opportunity

What You’ll Be Expected to Do

• Lead the sales floor with urgency, accountability, and energy
• Desk deals effectively and help maximize volume, gross, and close rate
• Coach, develop, and challenge the sales team to perform at a high level
• Drive execution around CRM activity, lead follow-up, appointments, and process consistency
• Partner with BDC, F&I, and leadership to improve overall store performance
• Help manage inventory strategy, merchandising, aging, and deal flow
• Step in on customer issues, close gaps quickly, and keep momentum strong
• Recruit and retain talent that can elevate store performance
• Help create a winning culture where expectations are high and performance is recognized

Who We Want

• A proven automotive sales manager who knows how to lead and produce
• Someone who understands how to create momentum on the floor
• A manager who can hold people accountable while still building culture
• Someone who sees opportunity in inventory depth, campus traffic, and multi-brand flexibility
• A leader who wants to be part of building something bigger than a single-store operation
• A competitive, process-driven operator who wants real opportunity for impact and growth

Qualifications

• Prior automotive sales management experience preferred
• Proven track record of driving performance and developing teams
• Strong desk skills and understanding of retail automotive operations
• Experience with CRM, lead management, and process accountability
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer handling ability
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Compensation and Opportunity

• Competitive compensation package
• Benefits and paid time off
• Employee purchase program
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing organization
• Chance to work in a high-visibility role with meaningful impact

About Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton

Graff Chevrolet of Chesterton is part of the Graff Auto Campus, a dynamic multi-brand environment designed to create more opportunity for both customers and employees. With five franchises operating on one campus and a deep used vehicle inventory, this is a rare chance for an experienced manager to step into a role with real tools to succeed.

If you are a top-performing manager stuck in a store with limited opportunity, limited inventory, or limited vision, this is the conversation worth having. Apply today.