Assistant Sales Manager
Acura of Thornhill, Thornhill, ON L4J1A1
This position is responsible for assisting Sales Manager in planning, organizing and controlling the activities of the sales department and in measuring the performance of the employees in the department
Duties and Responsibilities- Provide coverage when Sales Managers are not available.
- Assists in forecasting goals and objectives for sales, gross and key expenses on a monthly and annual basis.
- Assists salespersons in setting goals and objectives and coaches' employees to achieve goals.
- Assists managers in recruitment, training development and monitors the performance of the sales staff.
- Ensures effective communication within the department and interdepartmentally.
- Creates a customer focused environment and continuously strives to improve the customer satisfaction ratings.
- Ensures that customer complaints are handled promptly and effectively and works closely with the customer to settle disputes.
- Greets customers ensuring optimum customer services and assist team with closing customer deals.
- Prepare documents, reports etc. as required.
Skills and Qualifications - A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a sales role in vehicle retail sales including a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role.
- Valid drivers license and clean abstract
- Proficient with the following computer environments: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer and Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills in order to resolve customer issues.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines.
Why Work For Acura of Thornhill? - Competitive Compensation - whether you are working in sales, service, parts, or in a support function, we offer a competitive compensation package.
- Health Benefits - full-time employees have access to health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance.
- Growth Potential - we want to support your success! We provide access to opportunities for growth in both Canada and the U.S.
- Stock Purchase Program - employees can purchase the Lithia & Drive stock (NYSE: LAD) at a discount.
Earnings Potential: $80,000-$130,000 (dependent on performance-based commissions and bonuses)
Vacancy: This is an additional position.
We thank all applicants for their interest - please note due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note: We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process
