Automotive General Sales Manager

Burlington Kia

• $90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years of General Sales Manager experience in a dealership environment
  • Proven track record in building, training, and managing a high-performing sales team
  • Strong awareness of showroom and internet traffic generation strategies, including SEO and SEM
  • Extensive experience in leading a Business Development Center (BDC)
  • Solid proficiency with dealership management systems like Dealertrack, vAuto, and AutoMate
  • Experience in used vehicle purchasing and marketing strategies
  • Background in financial management and budgeting for dealerships

Responsibilities

  • Coach and train sales team on closing techniques and team profitability
  • Oversee showroom operations and maintain product knowledge
  • Analyze customer satisfaction metrics to improve service
  • Hire and lead teams in various sales and finance roles
  • Conduct regular sales training meetings for team development
  • Mentor both new and experienced sales representatives
  • Implement and monitor a CRM system for potential buyers

Benefits

  • 401(K) retirement plan
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance at group rates
  • Basic life insurance coverage
  • Accident and critical illness insurance
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Competitive pay plans
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an Automotive General Sales Manager to join our growing team.

What We Offer
  • 401(K)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance at group rates
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Accident and Critical Illness insurance
  • Growth opportunities
  • Competitive pay plans

Responsibilities
  • Coach sales team on proper closing techniques through training and active participation, and lead profitability of your teams.
  • Lead all showroom activities and maintain an experienced level of product knowledge.
  • Ensure high Customer Satisfaction scores and analyze these metrics to isolate areas for improvement.
  • Hire, motivate, and monitor the performance of New and Used team, Internet Sales, Finance Managers and Service Drive Sales.
  • Conduct daily and weekly sales training meetings for Sales and Product Specialists.
  • Mentor new and experienced sales reps on standard methodologies for improving performance.
  • Ensure proper follow up of all prospective buyers by developing, implementing, and monitoring a CRM system.
  • Establish delivery procedures and monitor performance and execution.
  • Guarantee delivery includes an introduction to the service department and scheduling of the first service appointment.
  • Achieve forecasted goals and objectives for dealership and OEM sales, gross, and key expenses on a monthly and annual basis.

Qualifications
  • Minimum five years of GSM experience with responsibility for the entire variable operation of a successful dealership
  • Possess successful history of building and training a sales team, strong CSI scores and above average gross and net departmental profits
  • Strong background in building showroom and internet traffic, SEO and SEM, direct mail and other traditional media
  • Extensive background in leading a BDC department
  • Solid working knowledge of computers and systems. Dealertrack, vAuto, AutoMate, Elead knowledge preferred.
  • Some experience in Used Vehicle purchasing, merchandising and marketing
  • Successful background in financial/budgeting role.
  • Expertise in supervising the everyday efforts of desk managers and improving F/I income through mentorship and training
  • Possess an acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license.


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