Automotive Sales Manager at Bud Clary Auto Group in Auburn, WA

Job description

• We are seeking a Sales Manager who is experienced, honest, and a motivated team player. A Sales Manager oversees all aspects of vehicle sales operations, achieving sales targets, and maximizing profitability. Leading the sales team to cultivate long-term customer relationships through every interaction. If you are driven, motivated, and customer obsessed, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Manage sales staff and provide training to improve sales programs’ development and control.
• Set annual and monthly objectives for unit sales and gross profits.
• Monitor salesperson productivity and performance.
• Display, merchandise, and promote new and used vehicles.
• Review market analyses and sales reports.
• Act as a liaison between the sales department and other departments.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Attend required managers meetings.
• Assist in developing improvement programs for salespeople facing challenges in meeting their objectives.
• Read and comprehend job-related instructions and information, whether electronic or paper based.
• Handle problems creatively and logically, showing empathy towards customers and their issues.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record consistent with company insurance standards throughout employment.
• Work collaboratively as a team player.
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Communicate effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Recruit, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all sales employees.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of High School Diploma or GED, with 4 to 5 years of relevant experience and/or training in auto sales, or
• 1 to 2 years of college education with one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred qualification of an associate or bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a two-year or four-year College or University, with one to two years related experience.

Skills

Required

• Sales management
• Team leadership
• Customer service
• Training and development
• Performance monitoring
• Market analysis
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Valid driver's license

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus an employee assistance program.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k).
• PTO & Paid Holidays - PTO accrual starting from day one of employment - 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked for the first year, 1.63 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked for years 2-9, and 2.39 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked for 10 or more years of service.
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus program
• $9,000 - $15,000 per month based on performance.