Auto Sales Manager

Job SummaryThe Automotive Sales Manager must be motivated, experienced, outgoing, and service-oriented to join our team and coach our salespeople to close more deals.

The ideal candidate will have experience hiring, training, and leading a team, a strong passion for people, and a solid knowledge of sales best practices and customer retention strategies.Duties and ResponsibilitiesRecruit, hire, train, and oversee a team of automotive salespeopleCoach salespeople on best practices for closing more vehicle deals and provide advice and guidance to improve sales performanceOversee all activities occurring in the vehicle showroomSet sales goals, track progress, and lead team to achieve and exceed those quotasForecast sales for upcoming months and quarters and compile the necessary reports for dealership management to reviewStep in to answer customer questions and issues when requiredCoordinate and lead all regular sales meetings with the sales staffDevelop and manage a CRM platform to retain customers and seek out new prospective salesMaintain a strong focus on satisfaction of all customersRequirements and Qualifications2+ years of experience in a sales role at a dealershipSolid sales competencies with knowledge of strategies and best practicesTrack record of exceeding previous sales quotas and goalsExcellent leadership skills with a passion for developing employeesKeen attention to detail with a commitment to solving complex problemsStrong written and verbal communication skillsOutgoing and service-oriented attitudeKnowledge of inventory control and managementGoal-oriented self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure work environmentWillingness to work independently and as part of a teamAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States for the past 30 years.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.