Experienced Automotive Sales Manager
Job Description
Handy Chevrolet in Saint Albans, VT seeks an experienced Automotive Sales Manager to guide the dealership's sales team, drive revenue, and oversee finance-related deliveries. This on-site role requires proven automotive sales management experience and the ability to commute for a five-day work week including Saturdays.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of sales representatives to meet or exceed sales targets
- When needed, finalize finance office paperwork during the sale while maintaining profitability on every deal
- Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue growth
- Oversee inventory control and accurate forecasting to optimize sales and minimize costs
- Provide exceptional customer service to build lasting relationships and encourage repeat business
- Apply retail math to analyze sales data and inform business decisions
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Utilize sales management software to monitor performance and manage data
- Negotiate with customers to meet needs and stimulate sales growth
- Manage customer interactions from initial contact to sale, ensuring a smooth experience
- Track leads, manage the sales pipeline, and analyze performance metrics with software tools
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of automotive products and services and apply this knowledge to sales efforts
- Address customer concerns and ensure their needs are met with high-quality service
- Collaborate with other sales leaders to share best practices and improve team results
- Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective customers
- Use professional phone etiquette to connect with customers and communicate effectively over the phone
- Meet and exceed sales targets to contribute to business growth
- Maintain a clean, organized sales environment in line with company policies
Requirements
- Proven success in retail sales
- Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to motivate and manage a sales team
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Experience with sales management software and the ability to analyze sales data
- Experience with finance management and conducting proper delivery processes
Technologies
- Sales management software
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Type
- Full-time
Pay
Salary: USD 100,000 - 175,000 per year
Work Location
In person role based in Saint Albans, VT (onsite).