Penske Automotive Group

General Sales Manager

Penske Automotive Group$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales management experience in the automotive retail sector
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and train teams
  • Proficient in budgeting and financial analysis
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead sales team to achieve monthly and annual goals
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the sales process
  • Develop training programs to enhance team performance
  • Monitor and evaluate sales performance and adjust strategies accordingly
  • Maintain compliance with automotive retail regulations

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within Penske Automotive Group
  • Participation in a structured interview process
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration
  • Potential for professional development through training initiatives
Full Job Description
Porsche of Warwick, a part of Penske Automotive Group, is looking for an experienced General Sales Manager to join our team and help deliver extraordinary customer experiences.

Imagine working in a professionally and financially satisfying job where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our organization and customers every day. As a General Sales Manager, you will make a positive impact on customer retention and profitability within the Sales department.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
  • Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Strong work-ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • Proven sales management leadership, with successful experience in automotive retail management.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE TABLE
  • Commitment: Ensure our customers have a world-class car-buying experience at every step along their sales journey.
  • Excellence: Provide an unparalleled level of expertise, run an efficient sales department focusing on customer satisfaction while ensuring profitability.
  • Leadership: Ensure sales team is motivated and trained, set goals based on individual skill levels, and maintain an appealing environment to draw the interest of customers.
  • Growth Mindset: Strive to grow the dealership and your career by setting monthly and annual goals for the Sales Department with the General Manager and reporting on your progress.

APPLY WITH US!

If you are ready for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining the Penske Automotive Group organization. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today!

Competencies
  • Ability to effectively hire personnel required to meet departmental and organizational goals
  • Ability to manage, including discipline and terminate, personnel as required to meet departmental and organizational goals
  • Ability to effectively lead a team to achieve departmental and organizational goals
  • Ability to demonstrate proper sales techniques to employees with generally accepted standards and company policy
  • Ability to establish professional goals and implement a plan of action to achieve goals
  • Ability to budget and understand financial requirements
  • Ability to read and comprehend financial statements
  • Ability to understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that impact retail automotive sales
  • Computer proficiency
  • Good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate face-to-face, phone, or other means
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to process data and organize it for management analysis
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
  • Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instruction
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, routines, and standard practices
  • Ability to interact well with others and be a positive influence on morale of department, dealership, and organization

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes. Responsible for sales personnel and the development thereof through training.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Light Work- lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
This position requires a good deal of walking or standing, or this position could involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
This position requires the ability to push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, and walk on a regular basis.
This position involves repetitive motion.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Work evening, weekend, and holiday work hours as required

Required Education and Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent in business; and at least two years related experience and/or training in a dealership sales environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.S or B.A) or equivalent; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in retail automotive sales is required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/ Licenses/ Registrations)
Valid Driver's License

About Penske Automotive Group

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. is an automotive retailer. The Company is engaged in the sale of new and used motor vehicles and related products and services, including vehicle service, collision repair, and placement of finance and lease contracts, third-party insurance products and other aftermarket products. The Company operates dealerships under franchise agreements with a number of automotive manufacturers and distributors. The Company operates in two segments: Retail, consisting of its automotive retail operations and PAG Investments, consisting of its investments in non-automotive retail operations. The Retail reportable segment includes all automotive dealerships and all departments relevant to the operation of the dealerships and the retail automotive joint ventures. In March 2014, the Company acquired BMW of Greenwich located in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Penske Automotive Group Careers

Join the dynamic team at Penske Automotive Group, a leader in the automotive industry, and accelerate your career with a company known for innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Penske Automotive Group, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to master your professional journey in the automotive sector. As part of our team, you will engage in work that pushes the boundaries of what's possible in automotive sales, service, and management. Our culture thrives on innovation and leadership, fostering an environment where you can grow through diverse experiences and robust training programs.

Lead Your Career Forward

Step into a role that places you at the intersection of industry expertise and digital innovation. Penske Automotive Group is not just hiring; we are building a future where our team members lead the market through transformative leadership and strategic networking. With positions ranging from entry-level to executive, your career path at Penske Automotive Group can be as vast as your ambitions.

Innovative Work Environment

Join a team of over 23,000 dedicated professionals globally, who are empowered to explore new ideas and push the limits of the automotive industry. Our commitment to innovation is evident in our approach to solutions and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers and the market.

Be Part of a Great Team

Working at Penske Automotive Group means being part of a unique culture where your skills are valued and your contributions are celebrated. Our team benefits from unparalleled capabilities, leadership development, and the opportunity to work on wide-ranging projects utilizing cutting-edge automotive technology.

Future-Proof Your Career

With Penske Automotive Group, your career is future-proofed with endless opportunities to advance. We support your growth with extensive training, development programs, and certifications that are recognized industry-wide. Whether you're looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, you'll find that our commitment to career development sets us apart.

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Discover the various employment paths at Penske Automotive Group, from internships that offer real-world experience to full-time positions that challenge and reward. Our hiring process is designed to identify and nurture talent, focusing on matching your skills and interests with the right opportunities within our company.

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Learn more about Penske Automotive Group
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$543.6 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$20.4 billion
NASDAQ

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