Automotive General Sales Manager

Job Description
Job Description
Benefits/Perks
Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
Are you a natural leader? Do you have a strong work ethic and a knack for building rapport with customers? This may be the position you’ve been looking for! Our successful dealership is looking for an
Automotive General Sales Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and educating our sales department on best practices.

This could include teaching the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals. You will be responsible for hiring salespeople and providing leadership to ensure they meet their sales goals. It is important that the sales team is held to the highest ethical standards, and we expect you to support those standards and practices. If you have a proven track record of leading a successful sales team, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities
Recruit and hire salespeople for a variety of positions
Educate salespeople on the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals
Oversee the dealership’s day-to-day activities, maintaining a high degree of employee morale
Track prospective and existing customers using the company’s preferred CRM from initial contact to closing the deal and beyond
Foster high customer satisfaction with the car buying experience, encouraging referrals and repeat business
Track car sales on a regular basis and forecast future sales
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED is required, a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

A minimum of five years of car dealership experience, with at least one year in a management role, is preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Strong working knowledge of the automotive industry and any local, state, or federal regulations that affect vehicle sales and/or the automotive industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other basic computer programs
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required