Automotive General Sales Manager

City Volkswagen of Chicago • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

We are looking for a true difference maker to lead our Sales Department. This person should not be afraid to attack the CRM along with their teammates, understands the importance of a Manager drawing traffic to the dealership and setting up your team for success. The ideal candidate has the ability to find and make deals and not be afraid to pick up the phone and follow up with customers. What We Offer: Expected $200,000 + total annual earnings Full Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Company Vehicle 401(k) with Company Contribution Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Ongoing Professional Training, Leadership Development, and OEM Certification A highly regarded dealership with a strong customer base and significant growth potential Key Responsibilities: 1) Leadership & Culture Lead, coach, and mentor Sales, and F&I teams Monitor the CRM work done by the team and constantly provide guidance on how to improve those around you by leading through example Cultivate a culture of accountability, customer service, and team development Establish dealership processes and hold employees accountable to them Recruit, hire, and retain top automotive talent Continual training of all staff to promote growth opportunity 2) Sales & Profitability Meet and exceed dealership sales volume, gross profit and market share objectives Drive new and used vehicle sales growth and inventory performance Manage inventory acquisition, pricing strategies, merchandising, and lot performance Monitor F&I performance, profitability, and compliance Qualifications: 3+ years of Sales Manager or General Sales Manager (GSM) experience in a franchised automotive dealership Import brand experience preferred; Volkswagen brand experience strongly valued Proven record of driving elevated sales volume, profitability, and CSI performance Demonstrated success leading Sales and F&I Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills Experience managing digital retailing, customer experience, and modern automotive retail strategies Why Join City Volkswagen of Chicago? Strong and growing presence in the Chicago market Highly reputable dealership with strong community ties Opportunity to drive culture, performance, and long-term strategic growth Fast growing group with major employee growth opportunity About City Volkswagen of Chicago: At Volkswagen of Chicago, we believe purchasing and servicing a vehicle should be transparent, customer-focused, and enjoyable. Our team is committed to honesty, integrity, and delivering the best automotive ownership experience possible How to Apply: Submit your resume and a brief summary of your dealership leadership accomplishments to be considered for this role. Equal Opportunity Employer: Volkswagen of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Sales Manager or General Sales Manager (GSM) experience in a franchised automotive dealership
• Proven record of driving elevated sales volume, profitability, and CSI performance
• Demonstrated success leading Sales and F&I
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• Experience managing digital retailing, customer experience, and modern automotive retail strategies

Nice To Haves

• Import brand experience preferred; Volkswagen brand experience strongly valued

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor Sales, and F&I teams
• Monitor the CRM work done by the team and constantly provide guidance on how to improve those around you by leading through example
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, customer service, and team development
• Establish dealership processes and hold employees accountable to them
• Recruit, hire, and retain top automotive talent
• Continual training of all staff to promote growth opportunity
• Meet and exceed dealership sales volume, gross profit and market share objectives
• Drive new and used vehicle sales growth and inventory performance
• Manage inventory acquisition, pricing strategies, merchandising, and lot performance
• Monitor F&I performance, profitability, and compliance

Benefits

• Expected $200,000 + total annual earnings
• Full Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Company Vehicle
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Ongoing Professional Training, Leadership Development, and OEM Certification
• A highly regarded dealership with a strong customer base and significant growth potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed