General Sales Manager

Classic Ford

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years minimum in automotive industry
  • Demonstrated success in automotive sales management
  • Thorough knowledge of the sales process
  • Strong leadership and coaching abilities
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • High-energy, hands-on approach to team and customer relations
  • Valid driver's license with a clean record

Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate a high-performing sales team to achieve goals
  • Oversee new and used vehicle sales and inventory management
  • Build a customer-focused sales process from contact to delivery
  • Foster a positive and accountable team culture
  • Recruit, train, and mentor future automotive leaders
  • Analyze sales data and market trends for performance improvement
  • Collaborate on pricing strategy and dealership profitability

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with high earning potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) and standard industry benefits
  • Family-oriented culture founded on servant leadership
  • Opportunities for career growth within a growing organization
Full Job Description
General Sales Manager - Classic Ford of Smithfield

Classic Ford of Smithfield | Mills Automotive Group

What You'll Do
  • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing sales team to consistently meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals
  • Oversee all aspects of the sales department, including new and used vehicle sales, inventory management, and merchandising
  • Build and maintain a results-driven sales process that delivers an exceptional customer experience from first contact to delivery
  • Set the tone for a positive, accountable, and energetic culture that reflects our servant leadership philosophy
  • Recruit, train, and mentor sales consultants and sales managers, helping grow the next generation of automotive leaders
  • Analyze sales data, market trends, and performance metrics to forecast and drive continuous improvement
  • Partner with the General Manager on pricing strategy, inventory acquisition, and overall dealership profitability
  • Ensure full compliance with dealership policies and all local, state, and federal regulations
What You Bring
  • Minimum 5 years of automotive industry experience required
  • Proven track record of success in automotive sales management, with measurable results to back it up
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the sales process, from lead generation through the finance office
  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing people
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
  • A high-energy, hands-on approach and a genuine commitment to doing right by both customers and team members
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation with strong earning potential
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more)
  • 401(k) and other standard industry benefits
  • A true family-oriented culture built on servant leadership
  • Career growth opportunities within a 38-rooftop organization that's still expanding

Ready to lead a winning team and grow with one of the fastest-growing automotive groups in the nation? Apply today and start your next chapter at Classic Ford of Smithfield.

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