Automotive General Sales Manager, Experience Req'd

Private • Full-time • Concord, NH, United States • 1d ago

Automotive General Sales Manager Auto Sales Manager Experience is Required Excellent Income and Benefits!

A successful automotive dealership in NH is growing and seeking a flexible General Sales Manager, with proven auto sales management and team-building skills, to be responsible for the success and profitability of vehicle sales, sales team management, and more. Auto sales management experience is required. Apply now and join in our success!

Responsibilities - Auto General Sales Manager:

Responsible for the success and profitability of vehicle sales, sales team management, and more
Hires, trains, and manages the performance of the new and used vehicle department managers
Participates in the preparation of the annual dealership forecast by projecting unit sales, gross profits, expenses, and operating profits for the new and used-sales departments.
Meets with sales managers (new and used) to establish annual and monthly objectives for unit sales, gross profits, expenses, and operating profit.
Ensures that sales managers (new and used) understand dealership policies, procedures, and sales systems.
Works with the dealer and general manager to determine appropriate days' supply for new and used vehicles and orders/acquires vehicle inventory accordingly.
Establishes standards for displaying, merchandising, and maintaining new and used vehicles.
Establishes procedures for quick disposal of over-aged vehicles.
Issues all demonstrators and ensures appropriate dealership records are maintained.
Meets with the general manager to review monthly forecasts, commission sheets, productivity reports, and the profit performance of each department as a whole and each salesperson individually.
Studies local market conditions, demographics, and past sales history. Makes recommendations to the general manager regarding short- and long-range advertising plans, sales promotions, staffing needs, lease promotions, and compensation plans.
Conducts major sales promotions and advertising as needed (i.e., used-car classifieds, large new display ads, radio, Internet etc.).
Addresses customer complaints to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Creates systems that ensure ongoing sales training, including weekly sales meetings.
Audits all appraisals of trade-in vehicles. Attends auctions.
Other tasks may be assigned

Qualifications - Auto General Sales Manager:

Auto Sales Manager experience is required. Flexible with good leadership, sales management, negotiation, and closing skills
Team builder with excellent communication, presentation, and social media skills
Understands dealership operations
Professional appearance
Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service - before, during and after a sale
Valid driver's license and insurance

Full-Time Benefits: