Automotive Sales Manager

Description

Do you have a passion for developing relationships, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? Kendall Ford of Meridian might be the perfect career move for you! We are looking for strong, energetic leaders who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. Does this sound like you? **Apply now!**

Kendall Auto Group is one of the largest family owned and operated dealers in the Pacific Northwest and premier employer in the Treasure Valley. We are looking for an experienced Automotive Sales Manager to join our team. At Kendall Ford of Meridian our Sales Department is a fast-paced environment serving clients throughout the community.

We offer excellent benefits:

• Competitive pay plan including salary plus commissions

• Substantial monthly bonus program

• Competitive paid time off

• Career path development opportunities

• Discounts on parts, service and vehicle purchases for you and your immediate family

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

• Paid Life insurance

• 401(k) plan w/ Fidelity

• Accident and Illness supplemental plans

This is not an entry level position. Our Sales Managers are responsible for growing our sales department through coaching and providing support to the Salespersons. We are looking for candidates with strong leadership skills as well as proven success in Automotive Sales.

In the Sales Manager role, you will be working directly with the sales staff to assist in closing sales, actively participate in vehicle price negotiation, appraise incoming vehicles, sell finance products, conduct Finance Manager roles including getting deals financed, paperwork, contracts in transit, working with the Ford factory, conduct sales meetings and trainings and supervising sales staff ensuring policy and procedure compliance. Other duties to include stocking an efficient and profitable vehicle inventory, plan, organize and control dealership sales activities and maintaining knowledge and complying with laws and regulations affecting vehicle sales.

Ideal candidate will be detail oriented, well organized, complete work in a timely fashion, have superior customer service and communication skills, be able to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality and of course want to treat our clientele with the upmost respect. 

Working conditions are primarily indoors spending up to full work shift working on PC, standing and/or walking for short distances throughout work shift, and frequent use of telephone.

Join Kendall Auto Group and START SOMETHING GREAT! We are a family-owned and operated company with auto dealerships in Alaska, Oregon, Montana, Washington and Idaho. Kendall has been selling and servicing vehicles since 1937.

Our mission at Kendall is simple: To deliver an unrivaled customer experience. Through our highly motivated, knowledgeable and caring team of professionals, we pledge to listen to and respect your needs. Doing the right thing means more than selling and servicing vehicles. Our progressive attitude means being exceptional stewards of the communities we operate in. It means going above and beyond every day for the people who mean so much to us – our employees and customers.

Our employees are members of the Kendall family, who share our same goals and passions. Ideal candidates are confident, driven people who are excited to grow and succeed with one of the most successful automotive dealerships in the Pacific Northwest. We offer eligible employees medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Paid Time Off, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, an entire family purchase plan and much more! If you are looking for a rewarding career, we would like to meet you and start something great!

Requirements

 Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years’ work experience with demonstrated success in vehicles sales, previous management experience preferred. Required schedule will include evenings and weekends; extended work hours will often be required without advanced notice. A valid driver license and good driving record is required.