Automotive General Sales Manager

Bettenhausen Automotive

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience as an Automotive General Sales Manager preferred
  • 5 years supervisory experience in an automotive dealership required
  • Proven ability to generate revenue and showroom traffic
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills

Responsibilities

  • Forecast and meet retail unit sales targets for new and used vehicles
  • Maximize profitability within the sales department
  • Manage inventory based on supply needs for new and used vehicles
  • Analyze market conditions to develop effective advertising plans
  • Hire, train, and motivate the sales team
  • Oversee departmental budget and manage expenditures
  • Address customer complaints to ensure satisfaction
  • Demonstrate family values and commitment to a superior customer experience

Benefits

  • Competitive pay plans with monthly bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • PTO
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, cancer insurance, and hospital indemnity plans
  • 401(K) Plan
  • Partnership with Strayer University for free college education
Full Job Description
Bettenhausen Automotive has an immediate opening for a General Sales Manager at our Tinley Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram - The area's top CDJR store!

Join a fast-growing, family-owned dealer group that puts its people first. We offer exceptional work-life balance, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to be part of a winning culture. We're seeking a dynamic General Sales Manager to lead our sales team, drive revenue growth, develop and mentor sales professionals, and help close high-value deals. If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for coaching and achieving success, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Forecast and meet daily, monthly, and annual retail unit sales in new & used vehicle departments.
  • Maximize profitability within sales department to ensure profit objectives are met on a monthly and annual basis.
  • Determine supply needed for new and used vehicles and manage inventory accordingly.
  • Review and monitor local market conditions, demographics, and sales history to create and implement short term and long-term advertising plans.
  • Hire, train, supervise, and motivate sales team, build morale and coach when needed.
  • Budget, manage, and monitor all department expenditures.
  • Address and resolve customer complaints to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Lead by example by demonstrating family values, honesty, and delivering a superior customer experience, every time.

Job Requirements:
  • 2+ years experience as an Automotive General Sales Manager, preferred
  • 5 years supervisory experience in an automotive dealership. required
  • Proven ability to generate revenue and showroom traffic.
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills.

Benefits Offered:
  • Competitive pay plans with monthly bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • PTO
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, cancer insurance, and hospital indemnity plans
  • 401(K) Plan
  • Partnership with Strayer University to provide staff with a free college education!

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