Sales Manager

Automotive Sales Manager Acura of Highland Park is hiring a full-time Automotive Sales Manager in Highland Park, IL. This role is ideal for an experienced dealership sales leader who can desk deals, coach sales consultants, manage CRM follow-up, and drive both sales volume and gross profit in a structured, professional environment. Job Details Job type: Full-time Location: Highland Park, IL Work setting: In-person dealership role Schedule: Dealership schedule; evenings and weekends may be required Compensation: $80,000–$140,000 per year, based on experience, performance, and dealership results What You’ll Do Desk and structure deals to support profitability, lender compliance, and customer satisfaction Lead, coach, and develop sales consultants through daily training and performance feedback Improve close rates, appointment show rates, lead response, and follow-up consistency Hold the team accountable for CRM usage, sales process execution, and customer experience standards Support inventory strategy, pricing conversations, deal flow, and sales performance goals Maintain a structured, professional, and results-focused sales environment Step into customer negotiations when needed to help close business What We’re Looking For Automotive sales management or dealership sales leadership experience required Strong desking and deal-structuring ability Proven ability to coach, train, motivate, and hold salespeople accountable Strong understanding of gross profit, sales volume, lead management, and customer satisfaction Comfortable using CRM tools and following up on internet, phone, and showroom leads Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dealership Professional communication style and ownership mindset Why Join Acura of Highland Park? Competitive earning potential with growth opportunity Strong leadership support and clear performance expectations Opportunity to make a measurable impact on sales operations and team success Professional dealership environment focused on process, accountability, and customer experience Advancement opportunities within Murgado Automotive Group Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Employee discounts Career growth opportunities within Murgado Automotive Group Compensation $80,000–$140,000 per year. Compensation may include performance-based earnings and is based on experience, sales results, and dealership performance. About Us Acura of Highland Park is part of Murgado Automotive Group, a growing automotive organization focused on performance, professionalism, and long-term career opportunity. Equal Opportunity Employer Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status. Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. Murgado Automotive Group does not discriminate in employment on account of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation/transgender status, age disability, martial/parental status, citizenship status, military status, political affiliation and/or beliefs, pregnancy, order of protection status or other non-merit status. We are an employer who participates in the E-verify program with the Department ofHomeland and Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr