Automotive Sales Manager

Del Grande Dealer Group

$84K — $240K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years as a Sales Manager overseeing dealership operations
  • Track record of building and training high-performing sales teams
  • Proven strong Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) scores with high profitability
  • Experience driving showroom and online traffic through various media channels
  • Background in managing a Business Development Center (BDC) department
  • Knowledge of Used Vehicle buying, merchandising, and marketing

Responsibilities

  • Coach and develop sales team on effective closing techniques
  • Monitor and drive the profitability of the sales teams
  • Oversee all showroom activities while maintaining product knowledge
  • Analyze Customer Satisfaction scores to identify improvement areas
  • Recruit, motivate, and evaluate the sales team across all departments
  • Conduct regular sales training sessions for Product Specialists
  • Develop and implement efficient CRM systems for follow-up with prospects
  • Meet or exceed dealership sales forecasts and budget goals

Benefits

  • Values-driven culture focusing on integrity and performance
  • Opportunities for continuous career growth and advancement
  • Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401k plan with company matching contributions
  • Access to free telemedicine and mental health resources
  • Exclusive employee vehicle purchase program with complimentary service package
Full Job Description
As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the profitability of the dealership by managing variable operations.

What you'll be working on:
  • Coach sales team on proper closing techniques through training and active participation
  • 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 the New and Used team, Internet Sales, Finance Managers and Service Drive sales
  • Conduct daily and weekly sales training meetings for 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
  • Achieve forecasted goals and objectives for dealership and OEM sales, gross and key expenses on a monthly and annual basis

What you need to bring to the table:
  • Minimum 2 years of Sales Manager 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
  • Some experience in Used Vehicle purchasing, merchandising, and marketing
  • Expertise in supervising the everyday efforts of desk managers and improving F&I income through mentorship and training

Salary: $84,000 - $240,000/annually

*Pay is based on applicable experience and skills. This job is eligible for commissions based on individual sales metrics.

Industry Leading Benefits:
  • Values-driven culture and team built on integrity, caring, performance and efficiency
  • Continuous career development and advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401k with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program with free telemedicine and mental health resources
  • Exclusive Employee Vehicle Purchase Program with a 3-Year Service Maintenance Package

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