Automotive Sales Management - Honda

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

New Honda Dealership Opening January 2027 – Lexington Park, Maryland

Carter Myers Automotive (CMA) is seeking an experienced automotive sales leader to help launch and lead our newest Honda dealership in Lexington Park, Maryland, scheduled to open in January 2027.

This is a unique opportunity to join the dealership's leadership team during the development phase and play a key role in building a high-performing sales organization from the ground up. We are seeking professionals who have demonstrated success leading sales teams, driving results, developing talent, and creating exceptional customer experiences.

Candidates with 2-5 years of automotive sales management experience will be considered for Sales Manager opportunities. Candidates with 5 or more years of automotive sales management experience may be considered for General Sales Manager opportunities. We are not looking to fill a short-term position—we are seeking long-term business partners who want to build a career and help establish a successful dealership for years to come. A stable and progressive employment history is required. Candidates with a pattern of frequent job changes will not be considered.

Carter Myers Automotive (CMA) is a family and employee-owned company proudly serving Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland since 1924. Our dealerships represent many of the industry's most respected automotive brands, and our employee ownership culture reflects our belief that when associates have a stake in the business, everyone succeeds.

As a Sales Leader at CMA, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to achieve and exceed sales objectives.
• Help develop the culture, processes, and sales strategy for a brand-new Honda dealership.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain top sales talent.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide coaching to maximize results.
• Foster a customer-focused environment that delivers exceptional experiences.
• Collaborate with finance, service, and fixed operations teams to support dealership growth.
• Manage inventory strategy, pricing, and promotional initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, and competitive activity.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of automotive sales management experience for Sales Manager
• 5+ years of automotive sales management experience for General Sales Manager
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales goals
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Experience recruiting, developing, and retaining top-performing sales professionals
• Proficiency with CRM and dealership management systems
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to help build and grow a new operation
• Stable employment history demonstrating commitment, growth, and long-term success
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required

Compensation:

Sales Manager : $120k+

General Sales Manager : $155k+

Carters Myers Automotive provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.