Automotive Sales Manager

Elite Recruiting Services • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

A confidential search is underway for an experienced, results-driven Automotive Sales Manager at an established franchised dealership in the Greater Los Angeles area. The position is for a hands-on leader who can manage dealership sales operations, maximize sales opportunities and gross profit, and motivate a sales team to exceed expectations. Ford and domestic dealership experience are highly desirable.

The role offers compensation of $13,000–$15,000 per month, depending on experience, with stated annual earning potential of $156,000–$180,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement benefits, and paid time off. This is a full-time leadership opportunity with potential for long-term career growth. Applications are handled confidentially, and interviews are by appointment only.

Requirements

• Previous Automotive Sales Manager experience at a franchised dealership.
• Proven success desking deals, structuring transactions, and closing business.
• Strong understanding of new and used vehicle sales operations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales volume and gross profit.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing sales teams.
• Strong CRM, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Results-driven leadership style and strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Ford dealership experience.
• Domestic automotive dealership experience.
• High-volume dealership management experience.
• Experience with inventory management, trade evaluations, and sales forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop the automotive sales team.
• Prospect deals, structure transactions, negotiate, and close with customers.
• Drive new and pre-owned vehicle sales volume and gross profitability.
• Monitor sales performance, closing ratios, CRM activity, and departmental goals.
• Train and mentor sales consultants to improve production and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with trade evaluations, inventory management, and sales strategies.
• Maintain CRM accountability, lead follow-up, and customer engagement.
• Work with dealership leadership to maximize operational performance.
• Maintain a competitive, accountable, results-driven sales culture.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Long-term career growth opportunity

What This Job Offers

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