Job Type
Full-time
Description
**This is a general application for Sales Manager openings across Swickard's Thousand Oaks area dealerships. There is no specific position available at this time. Qualified candidates will be contacted as opportunities arise.**
Thousand Oaks, CA | Ventura County | Sales Manager | Mercedes-Benz | Lexus | Land Rover | Chevrolet | Buick | GMC | Cadillac | Acura | Honda | Variable ops | F&I | CRM | Pipeline | Multiple locations | Southern California | Veterans encouraged to apply | $80,000 - $175,000+
IS THIS YOU?
• You're a proven desk manager or Sales Manager with a track record of consistent results - volume, gross, and CSI - at a franchised dealership
• You lead through process and coaching, not pressure - your sales consultants are more productive and more confident because of how you develop them
• You're open to what's next and want to be in conversation with a growing Southern California automotive group before a specific opportunity arises
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Lead and develop the sales team daily - coaching consultants, running structured desking sessions, and driving consistent production
• Desk deals with precision, urgency, and integrity - structuring transactions that work for the guest and the business
• Manage floor coverage and the guest experience from first contact through delivery
• Monitor individual and team performance against key metrics - units, gross per vehicle, closing ratio, lead response time, and CRM compliance
• Partner with finance to ensure clean deal handoffs and a seamless guest experience
• Support inventory management in coordination with the GSM - monitoring turn, aging, and lot activity
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new sales consultants
• Resolve escalated guest concerns with composure and professionalism
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• 2+ years of Sales Manager or senior desk manager experience at a franchised dealership - required
• Luxury, import, or domestic brand experience welcome - Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Land Rover, Acura, Honda, Chevrolet, GMC, or similar backgrounds all valued across our Thousand Oaks portfolio
• Demonstrates a high HQ (Hospitality Quotient) - kindness and optimism, intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
• Confident at the desk - able to structure deals quickly, accurately, and with the guest relationship intact
• Strong CRM discipline and the ability to build a culture of follow-up and process accountability on the floor
• Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred
• Professional, polished communicator who earns the trust of the team and the respect of the guest
• A hospitality mindset - you lead the floor the way Swickard leads its stores: guest-first, every time
WHAT WE OFFER
• Income potential of $80,000 - $175,000+ - specific to each store and opening
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth - strong Sales Managers at Swickard grow into GSM and GM roles across a 40+ rooftop organization
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• The backing of a growing, hospitality-led automotive group with a strong Southern California presence
This isn't a posting for a role that's open today - it's an invitation to connect. Swickard operates multiple dealerships across the Thousand Oaks area and we proactively build relationships with Sales Manager-caliber leaders so that when an opening arises, we're ready to move. If you're open to a conversation about what's possible in Thousand Oaks with Swickard - we'd like to hear from you.
Salary Description
$80k - $175k+ OTE per year
