General Sales Manager

Confidential

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of automotive dealership experience as a Sales Manager or GSM.
  • Proven success in a similar leadership position.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
  • Ability to hold team accountable to KPIs in a structured manner.
  • Passion for coaching and developing sales talent.

Responsibilities

  • Lead by example on the showroom floor, actively engaging with both customers and sales staff.
  • Conduct daily one-on-ones and role-play scenarios to enhance team skills.
  • Analyze daily sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Manage manufacturer reporting and optimize CRM processes to improve sales flow.
  • Collaborate with the F&I department to maximize profitability from vehicle appraisals.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to develop and coach a sales team.
  • Supportive environment encouraging professional growth.
  • Visibility on the showroom floor to directly impact sales performance.
  • Access to top-tier training and development resources.
Full Job Description
Growing Dealership looking for a Sales Leader who loves being on the showroom floor, taking T.O.s, and actively coaching the team to success. If you are passionate about developing raw talent, we want to talk to you!
What You'll Do

As our Sales Leader, you will be the engine of our sales floor . You are a player-coach whose primary goal is elevating the people around you.
  • In-the-Trenches Leadership: You will be highly visible on the floor, working deals side-by-side with your sales team, engaging directly with customers, and actively driving the daily energy of the showroom.
  • Relentless Talent Coaching: Transform potential into high performance. You will conduct daily one-on-ones, live role-play scenarios, and provide real-time, constructive feedback to continuously elevate the skills of our sales staff.
  • Drive the Numbers: Use daily quantitative analysis and 30/60/90-day trend tracking to pinpoint skill gaps, pivot floor strategies, and maximize opportunities.
  • Optimize Operations: Oversee manufacturer reporting portals (including RDR submissions), maximize manufacturer incentives, and streamline the CRM funnel from lead to delivery.
  • Maximize Profitability: Work closely with the F&I department and accurately appraise trade-ins to build a healthy used car inventory and maximize total dealership gross.
What We're Looking For
  • A True Player-Coach: You love the art of the sale just as much as you love teaching it to others. You are patient, motivating, and know how to get the best out of different personality types.
  • Experience: 5+ years of automotive dealership experience, with proven success in a Sales Manager or GSM role.
  • Analytical Mindset: You make decisions based on data, not just gut feelings. You know how to read financial trends and adapt quickly.
  • Process-Driven Accountability: You know how to hold a team accountable to KPIs in a supportive, structured way.
Ready to Lead?

If you are ready to step into a leadership role where your floor presence is valued, and your growth is supported, apply today.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your coaching philosophy and a specific time you developed a struggling salesperson into a top producer.

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