Dealership General Sales Manager
Job Description
Key Auto Group is seeking an experienced Dealership General Sales Manager in Newcastle, ME to lead the sales team and drive measurable performance across appointments, sold units, gross profit, and finance results. This onsite role includes coaching, daily accountability through CRM activity, and coordination with cross-functional teams to support consistent store execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the sales team or sales department
- Train sales associates and managers on store process, effective follow-up, leasing, finance, and deal closing
- Direct daily execution to improve appointments, showroom traffic, sold units, gross profit, and finance performance
- Manage and refine new and used vehicle strategy in partnership with store leadership
- Set and maintain accountability for sales associates and managers, including CRM usage, phone calls, emails, appointments, and daily activity
- Collaborate with finance, service, recon, and inventory teams to maximize overall performance
- Build a strong team culture supported by clear communication and defined expectations
- Track performance, identify issues promptly, and implement solutions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of automotive management experience, preferably in a GSM, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, or variable operations leadership role
- Ability to develop sales associates
- Proven record of growing volume, front-end gross, back-end gross, and finance penetration
- Capability to hold a team accountable while maintaining a positive culture
- Ability to work nights and weekends
- Positive, can-do attitude with confidence, outgoing communication style, and a strong drive to improve
- Ability to deliver best-in-class customer service
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Technology
- CRM
Work Location
Onsite in Newcastle, ME (in person)
Compensation
$150,000 per year (From $150,000.00 per year)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K Plan with Match
- Paid time off and vacation
- Short/Long Term Disability, Flex, and Life
- Growth opportunities
- Dental, Disability, Health, Life, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching