General Sales Manager (GSM) - Automotive DealershipAutomotive Dealership | South CarolinaFull-Time
A premier luxury automotive dealership is seeking an experienced and high-performing General Sales Manager (GSM) to lead and develop a results-driven sales organization focused on customer experience, profitability, leadership, and operational excellence.
This opportunity is ideal for an automotive leader with strong luxury or high-line dealership experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands modern automotive retail, digital sales strategy, customer satisfaction, and team development.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who can drive performance, develop people, maintain accountability, and elevate the dealership's overall sales culture.
Job Responsibilities- Lead and manage all dealership sales operations and daily sales team performance
- Drive new and pre-owned vehicle sales growth while maintaining profitability
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop high-performing automotive sales professionals
- Monitor CRM activity, internet lead management, and digital retail processes
- Work closely with BDC, finance, and executive leadership teams to maximize performance
- Analyze KPIs, sales reports, inventory performance, and operational metrics
- Maintain strong focus on luxury customer experience and dealership reputation
- Oversee desk management, deal structure, inventory management, and sales process execution
- Ensure accountability across follow-up, appointment-setting, and customer engagement processes
- Foster a professional, performance-oriented dealership culture
Qualifications- 5+ years of automotive dealership management experience required
- Previous experience as a General Sales Manager, Sales Manager, or Automotive Sales Director preferred
- Luxury, high-line, or premium automotive dealership experience strongly preferred
- Proven track record of driving automotive sales growth and dealership profitability
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development abilities
- Deep understanding of CRM systems, internet sales, digital retailing, and lead management
- Strong desk management and automotive inventory management experience
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong customer service and customer satisfaction focus
- Experience building and managing high-performing automotive sales teams
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability dealership environment
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Valid driver's license required
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive compensation package
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k)
- Opportunity to lead within a premier luxury automotive environment
- Growth-focused and performance-driven leadership team
This is an opportunity to lead a modern luxury automotive sales organization focused on customer experience, operational excellence, accountability, and long-term growth.
If you are a driven automotive leader who sets the standard for performance, leadership, and professionalism, we encourage you to apply today.
