General Sales Manager (GSM)"Your leadership. Your numbers. Your income."
Clay Cooley Auto Group are seeking a high-impact General Sales Manager to lead new and used vehicle operations, drive profitability, and elevate customer retention. This role is built for a strong automotive leader who understands market dynamics, controls expense, and wins through people, process, and performance.
Employee Benefits & Compensation We proudly offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Health and wellness coverage
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Retirement savings with company matching
- Employee vehicle and service discounts
What You'll Drive- Drive new and used vehicle volume and profitability
- Lead, hire, coach, and hold Sales Managers accountable
- Set and execute monthly and annual sales and gross objectives
- Manage inventory, days' supply, and aged units
- Oversee deal structure, appraisals, reconditioning, and approvals
- Execute market-driven promotions and advertising strategies
- Ensure compliance with dealership policies and sales systems
- Resolve customer issues to protect CSI and retention
- Build a results-driven culture through training and metrics
What You Bring- 4-10 years of automotive sales leadership experience
- Proven record of driving sales, gross, and team performance
- Strong financial acumen and inventory management skills
- Confident decision-maker with data-driven mindset
- Professional presence and leadership credibility
Why This Role- Incentive-driven compensation tied directly to performance
- High-visibility leadership position with growth opportunity
- Authority to impact operations, people, and profitability
- Competitive benefits and strong dealer support
Job Type:
Full-time 
