General Sales Manager

Confidential

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in automotive dealership sales, preferably in a Sales Manager or GSM role.
  • Proven success in leading sales teams and achieving sales targets.
  • Strong analytical skills to make data-driven decisions and adapt strategies.
  • Ability to hold team members accountable to KPIs in an encouraging manner.
  • Passion for coaching and developing talent in a sales environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead by example on the showroom floor, actively engaging with customers and the sales team.
  • Conduct daily one-on-one meetings and role-play scenarios to enhance team performance.
  • Analyze daily sales data and trends to identify skill gaps and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Manage manufacturer reporting, including RDR submissions, to optimize dealership operations.
  • Work with the F&I department to appraise trade-ins and improve dealership profitability.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive management that values your contributions and presence on the floor.
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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