General Sales Manager

Swickard Auto Group

$150K — $250K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in General Sales Manager or senior sales management role at a franchised dealership, preferably luxury
  • Demonstrated success in leading high-performing sales teams in high-volume settings
  • Strong inventory management skills with market insight for acquisition decisions
  • Ability to coach team members while maintaining closing capabilities
  • Experience with CRM systems and ensuring process compliance
  • Expertise in delivering superior luxury guest experiences to drive repeat business
  • Familiarity with Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK systems preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing sales team, ensuring daily productivity and accountability
  • Oversee full sales operations from first contact to delivery, upholding brand standards
  • Desk deals efficiently while serving both guest and business needs
  • Manage inventory dynamics, including turn rates and acquisition strategies
  • Drive key sales metrics with a data-informed approach
  • Collaborate with finance and service departments to ensure cohesive guest experiences
  • Recruit, develop, and retain sales talent while fostering accountability and culture
  • Resolve escalated guest issues to maintain store reputation

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid Mercedes-Benz manufacturer and leadership training
  • Career advancement opportunities within a large organization
  • Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and services
  • Opportunity to lead a highly recognized Mercedes-Benz dealership
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Wilsonville, OR | Mercedes-Benz | Award-winning flagship store | Hospitality | Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best | Veterans encouraged to apply | $150,000 - $250,000+ annually

Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville is Swickard's flagship store - and one of the most decorated Mercedes-Benz dealerships in North America. A routine recipient of the Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best award, this is a store that has earned its reputation through sustained excellence in sales performance, guest experience, and brand standards. The General Sales Manager who leads this team inherits that standard - and is expected to raise it.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a high-performing sales team - setting daily expectations, running structured desking sessions, and driving consistent production at the level this store demands
• Own the full sales operation from first contact to delivery - ensuring every guest interaction reflects Mercedes-Benz brand standards and Swickard's hospitality-first culture
• Desk deals with precision, urgency, and integrity - structuring transactions that serve the guest and the business without compromise
• Manage and optimize new and pre-owned inventory - monitoring turn rates, market positioning, acquisition strategy, and aging to maximize gross and minimize exposure
• Drive key sales metrics - units, front-end and back-end gross, closing ratio, lead response time, CSI, and CRM compliance - with a clear understanding of what moves the needle
• Partner with the finance department and service leadership to deliver a seamless, consistent guest experience across every department touchpoint
• Recruit, develop, and retain top sales talent - building a team with the skills, hospitality mindset, and accountability culture the Mercedes-Benz brand demands
• Serve as the primary sales leader for the GM - translating strategic goals into daily execution and team performance
• Resolve escalated guest concerns with professionalism and composure - protecting the store's reputation and the guest relationship

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• 3+ years of General Sales Manager or senior sales management experience in a franchised dealership - Mercedes-Benz or luxury brand experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of leading a sales team to consistent performance - units, gross, and CSI - at a high-volume luxury store
• Sharp inventory manager - able to read the market, manage turn, and make acquisition decisions that keep the store competitive
• A coach and a closer - equally comfortable developing a consultant's skills and stepping in to desk a deal under pressure
• Strong CRM discipline and the ability to build a culture of process compliance, follow-up accountability, and data-driven decision-making
• Deep understanding of the luxury guest and what it takes to deliver a purchase experience that earns repeat business and referrals
• Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred
• A hospitality mindset - you lead by example and understand that the standard of a Best of the Best store starts with how the team treats people

WHAT WE OFFER
Income potential of $150,000 - $250,000+ annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid Mercedes-Benz manufacturer and leadership training
• Career growth - GSMs at Swickard have a clear path to General Manager across a 40+ rooftop organization
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• The opportunity to lead one of the most recognized and awarded Mercedes-Benz stores in the country

Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville is a store that already high-performing. The right GSM doesn't rebuild it - they elevate it. You will lead a team that already knows how to win, raise the standard further, and be the kind of leader whose presence makes the whole operation sharper.

If you're a proven sales leader ready to represent a flagship store at the highest level of the Mercedes-Benz brand - this is the role you've been building toward.

Salary Description

$150-$250k per year

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