Automotive Sales Manager

Mercedes-Benz of Midland

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • 3-5 years of Sales Manager experience in the automotive industry.
  • 2 years of experience leading a high-performing sales team.
  • Experience in Finance & Insurance (F&I) is required.
  • Must successfully complete MVR, background check, and drug test.

Responsibilities

  • Forecast department goals and prepare an annual operating budget.
  • Collaborate with department managers to promote teamwork.
  • Recruit, hire, and train new vehicle sales staff.
  • Direct daily activities of the sales department staff.
  • Guide sales team in setting and achieving objectives.
  • Develop training schedules for continual sales training and role-playing.
  • Assist salespeople with closing deals when necessary.
  • Ensure all customers consult with a manager before leaving the dealership.
  • Create improvement plans for underperforming sales staff.
  • Recommend inventory for new and used cars to management.
  • Assist in developing advertising campaigns and promotions.
  • Follow up on leads to enhance online marketing ROI.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and pet insurance.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
  • Company-Paid $10,000 life insurance policy.
  • Employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts.
  • Quarterly professional growth and development training.
Full Job Description
Must have highline and pre-owned experience in the automotive industry

Mercedes-Benz of Midland Odessa, a Cavender Auto Family dealership, is currently seeking a talented Automotive Sales Manager to join our growing team and help Make Confidence Happen every day. If you're passionate about helping others, committed to excellence, and believe great work starts with trust and ends with lasting relationships, you'll feel right at home here. Join a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to succeed.

Veterans and Military spouses are encouraged to apply!

Why Work at Mercedes-Benz of Midland:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, and pet insurance
  • Paid Time off
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (Parental Leave)
  • Company Paid $10,000 life insurance policy
  • Employee discounts on Vehicles, Service and Parts
  • Professional growth and development training on a quarterly basis.


Here is what you will be doing:
  • Forecast goals and objectives for the department. Prepare and administer an annual operating budget to meet goals and objectives
  • Work closely with other department managers to ensure cooperation and teamwork throughout the dealership
  • Recruit, hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all new vehicle sales employees
  • Direct and schedule the activities of all department employees
  • Guide all salespeople in setting their objectives on a short- and long-range basis.
  • Develop and organize a training schedule, as directed by the GSM, to ensure that each sales associate receives sales training and/or role-playing sessions daily
  • Help salespeople close deals when necessary
  • Ensure that every customer talk to a manager before leaving the dealership when possible
  • Assist in developing programs of improvement for those salespeople who are failing to reach their objectives
  • Recommend to the GSM or GM the new and used car inventory to be carried
  • Assist in the development of advertising campaigns and other promotions
  • Follow up on all leads and increase ROI on online marketing
  • Other duties as assigned


Here is what you will need:
  • High School Diploma/GED is required
  • Successfully complete MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug test.
  • Valid driver's license
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working as a Sales Manager
  • Minimum of 2 years leading a high performing sales team
  • Experience in F&I in F&I required
  • Must be able to provide references upon request

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