Automotive General Sales Manager

Benefits:

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

Are you a natural leader? Do you have a strong work ethic and a knack for building rapport with customers? This may be the position you’ve been looking for!

Our successful dealership is looking for an Automotive General Sales Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and educating our sales department on best practices. This could include teaching the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals. You will be responsible for hiring salespeople and providing leadership to ensure they meet their sales goals.

It is important that the sales team is held to the highest ethical standards, and we expect you to support those standards and practices. If you have a proven track record of leading a successful sales team, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Recruit and hire salespeople for a variety of positions

Educate salespeople on the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals

Oversee the dealership’s day-to-day activities, maintaining a high degree of employee morale

Track prospective and existing customers using the company’s preferred CRM from initial contact to closing the deal and beyond

Foster high customer satisfaction with the car buying experience, encouraging referrals and repeat business

Track car sales on a regular basis and forecast future sales

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is required, a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

A minimum of five years of car dealership experience, with at least one year in a management role, is preferred

Valid driver’s license required

Strong working knowledge of the automotive industry and any local, state, or federal regulations that affect vehicle sales and/or the automotive industry

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other basic computer programs

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required