Automotive Sales Manager
Job Description
Lead the dealership sales team and drive department growth through coaching, support, and hands-on deal execution.
Responsibilities
- Grow the sales department by coaching and supporting Salespersons
- Assist with closing sales
- Participate in vehicle price negotiations
- Appraise incoming vehicles
- Sell finance products
- Handle Finance Manager responsibilities, including getting deals financed and ensuring paperwork and contracts are processed in transit
- Run dealership sales meetings and trainings
- Supervise sales staff and ensure adherence to dealership policy and procedure
- Plan and maintain an efficient, profitable vehicle inventory
- Plan, organize, and control dealership sales activities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and comply with laws and regulations affecting vehicle sales
Requirements
- Not an entry level position
- 1-2 years of work experience with demonstrated success in vehicle sales
- Previous management experience preferred
- Required schedule includes evenings and weekends; extended work hours may be required without advanced notice
- Ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles including automatic and manual transmissions
- Valid driver license and good driving record required
- Detail oriented and well organized with timely completion of assigned work
- Superior customer service and communication skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
- Commitment to treating clientele with the upmost respect
Working Conditions
- Primarily indoors
- Spend up to a full work shift working on a PC
- Standing and/or walking for short distances throughout the work shift
- Frequent use of telephone
Benefits
- Competitive pay plan including salary plus commissions
- Substantial monthly bonus program
- Competitive paid time off and paid personal leave
- Career path development opportunities
- Discounts on parts, service and vehicle purchases for immediate family
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with Fidelity
- Accident and Illness supplemental plans
Location: Anchorage, AK (onsite)