CV Sales Manager

Swickard Auto Group

$72K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years automotive sales experience with 2+ years managing a sales team
  • Significant background in commercial vehicle or fleet sales
  • Proven leadership abilities in building high-performing teams
  • Strong skills in deal desking, negotiation, and F&I coordination
  • Hospitality-focused leadership style
  • Experience with Mercedes-Benz or luxury brands preferred
  • Proficient in DMS and CRM systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the sales team including Commercial Account Managers
  • Establish and achieve monthly and annual sales targets
  • Engage in deal making alongside the team in a hands-on role
  • Create sales processes and standards from day one
  • Develop B2B sales strategies for the Vancouver/Portland market
  • Collaborate with marketing on local campaigns and initiatives
  • Monitor sales metrics and report to General Manager

Benefits

  • Ground-floor opportunity to shape a new operation's culture and processes
  • Represent a globally recognized luxury brand
  • Performance-based incentives included in the compensation package
  • Access to manufacturer-supported training and certification
  • Supportive hospitality-first workplace culture
  • Serve a thriving commercial market in a growing region
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off
  • Career advancement potential as the business expands
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter Van | Fleet Sales | Commercial Vehicle Sales | Account Management | Luxury & Hospitality | B2B | Vancouver, WA

The Sales Manager at our Van Center is a dealmaker and a culture-builder in equal measure. You'll lead our sales team, own our commercial and retail sales performance, and help establish the consultative, hospitality-driven sales approach that will differentiate us in the market. This is a high-impact leadership role at a brand-new facility - your chance to build a winning team from the ground up.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Lead, coach, and develop the full sales team including Commercial Account Managers and any retail sales consultants
• Establish and drive achievement of monthly and annual sales targets: unit volume, gross profit, and commercial penetration
• Work deals and desking alongside your team - this is a hands-on leadership role
• Develop and implement sales processes, CRM disciplines, and pipeline management standards from day one
• Build commercial sales strategy to penetrate key B2B segments in the Vancouver/Portland market
• Collaborate with marketing on local campaigns, fleet outreach, and brand-building initiatives
• Ensure all sales interactions reflect the Mercedes-Benz brand standard and our hospitality-first culture
• Monitor sales metrics, inventory turn, and market performance and report to General Manager
• Participate in pre-opening planning, inventory strategy, and facility launch activities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• 5+ years of automotive sales experience with at least 2 years in a sales management role
• Demonstrated success in commercial vehicle or fleet sales is a significant differentiator
• Proven ability to build, lead, and motivate a high-performing sales team
• Strong desking, negotiation, and F&I coordination skills
• Hospitality mindset - you lead by example in how clients and team members are treated
• Mercedes-Benz or premium/luxury brand experience preferred
• Proficiency in DMS and CRM platforms
• Valid driver's license with clean record

COMPENSATION & STRUCTURE
• Competitive base salary plus commission and team performance bonus
• Compensation package commensurate with experience and track record
• Significant upside opportunity in a growing market with a premium brand

WHY JOIN OUR FOUNDING TEAM?
• Ground-floor opportunity to shape the culture, processes, and standards of a brand-new operation
• Represent one of the world's most iconic luxury brands
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
• Manufacturer-supported training and Mercedes-Benz certification opportunities
• Collaborative, hospitality-first culture where your contributions are seen and valued
• Serve a thriving and growing commercial market in one of the Pacific Northwest's fastest-growing corridors
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
• Career growth potential as the business grows and scales

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Requirements

Approved for 1

Salary Description

$72,000-$180,000+ per year

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