Automotive General Sales Manager

Napleton Corporate

$120K — $250K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience as an Automotive retail Sales Manager required.
  • Proven ability in goal-setting and achievement.
  • Demonstrated talent attraction, development, and retention skills.
  • Strong financial acumen and revenue-driving capability.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
  • Organizational skills with strong follow-up practices needed.
  • Experience and enthusiasm for working with technology.

Responsibilities

  • Attract, develop, and retain exceptional dealership talent.
  • Engage and motivate the team to meet performance metrics.
  • Manage negotiation processes with Sales Associates to clarify vehicle purchase options for customers.
  • Lead the Used Car Sales Department, including inventory management and pricing strategies.
  • Create exceptional customer experiences to foster loyalty.
  • Collaborate with the General Manager to oversee vehicle inventory.
  • Analyze business performance and formulate improvement action plans.
  • Play an active role in daily operations to drive business success.

Benefits

  • Potential for significant incentive-based pay depending on performance.
  • Family-owned company with over 90 years in business.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • 401k plan available for financial security.
  • Generous paid vacation and sick time policy.
  • Paid training opportunities to enhance professional skills.
  • Discounts on products, services, and vehicles for employees.
  • Clear pathways for career growth and advancement.
Full Job Description
The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next General Sales Manager. This is an exciting opportunity in a growing, fast-paced industry. Located at one of Napleton's Indianapolis area dealerships, the General Sales Manager position is a leader of Napleton's Dealership locations which partners with our General Manager to help lead New and Used Sales, Financial Services, and Fixed Operations. This role drives the performance of the store by attracting, developing, and retaining great talent and creating an exceptional buying and ownership experience for our customers.

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is affiliated with over 25 brands of new vehicles and 50+ dealerships throughout seven states. Our strength comes from the more than 3,500 employees nationwide. We are currently one of the largest automotive groups in the country, providing incredible growth opportunity.

What We Offer:
  • Potential pay range of $120,000-$250,000 per year. This includes incentive-based pay, so your skills and efforts drive your income.
  • Family Owned and Operated - 90+ years in business!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Training
  • Discounts on products, services, and vehicles
  • Fantastic Growth Opportunities

Job Responsibilities:
  • Attracting, developing, and retaining the very best talent for the dealership
  • Engaging and motivating the team to achieve key goals, and performance expectations following Napleton's processes.
  • Managing the negotiation and financing processes with Sales Associates ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing
  • Leading the Used Car Sales Department including inventory management, merchandising, pricing, and the reconditioning process
  • Creating an exceptional customer experience to drive customer loyalty
  • Partnering with General Manager to plan and manage new and used vehicle inventory
  • Analyzing the business to determine shortfalls and developing action plans to improve performance.
  • Driving the business through a high-level of involvement in the day-to-day operations

Job Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Automotive retail Sales Manager experience
  • Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
  • Proven ability to attract, develop and retain great talent
  • Strong financial and business acumen and the ability to drive revenue and profitability
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organization and follow-up skills
  • Experience and desire to work with technology
  • Valid in-state driver's license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record
  • Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with local law/regulations
  • 18+ years of age or older to comply with the company driving policy


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