New Car Sales Manager

McGrath Arlington Kia

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven track record as a New Car Manager, Sales Manager, or General Sales Manager in a high-volume dealership (Subaru or import preferred).
  • Exceptional desk skills and familiarity with DMS platforms, inventory dashboards, and CRM systems.
  • Strong leadership abilities with hands-on coaching and floor management experience.
  • Thorough understanding of automotive financing, leasing, subprime structures, and incentive programs.
  • High energy and integrity, with a results-driven approach suited for a retail environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the new vehicle sales department, including desk operations and deal structuring.
  • Manage inventory levels, ordering pipelines, turn rates, and allocation strategies.
  • Train, mentor, and motivate the sales team, conducting daily meetings and coaching.
  • Collaborate with marketing and internet sales teams to enhance lead management and showroom traffic.
  • Maintain compliance with manufacturer incentive programs and certified pre-owned guidelines.
  • Ensure a world-class customer buying experience to drive advocacy metrics.

Benefits

  • Competitive performance-based compensation with lucrative bonuses.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
  • Paid time off and opportunities for professional growth within a premier dealer group.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee all daily operations of the new vehicle sales department, including desk operations, deal structuring, and secondary trade-in evaluations.
  • Manage new car inventory levels, ordering pipelines, turn rates, and allocation strategies to maximize market presence and profitability.
  • Train, mentor, and motivate a dedicated sales team, conducting daily sales meetings and coaching on product knowledge, objection handling, and CRM (ILM) best practices.
  • Partner with the marketing and internet sales teams to optimize digital lead management, advertising campaigns, and showroom traffic flow.
  • Maintain complete compliance with manufacturer (Subaru of America) incentive programs, certified pre-owned guidelines, delivery processes, and warranty protocols.
  • Ensure a world-class customer buying experience that aligns with the Subaru Love Promise and drives high customer advocacy metrics.

Qualifications
  • Proven track record of success as a New Car Manager, Sales Manager, or General Sales Manager within a high-volume franchise dealership (Subaru or import experience strongly preferred).
  • Exceptional desk skills, deep familiarity with modern DMS platforms, inventory dashboards, and CRM lead tracking systems.
  • Strong leadership abilities with a hands-on approach to coaching and floor management.
  • Thorough understanding of automotive financing, leasing, subprime structures, and manufacturer incentive programs.
  • High energy, integrity, and a results-driven mindset suited for a high-volume retail environment.

What We Offer
  • Competitive performance-based compensation plan with lucrative bonus structures.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
  • Paid time off and professional growth opportunities within a premier dealer group.

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