Automotive Sales Manager
The Jim Pattison Auto Group•Surrey, BC
•Onsite
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager to join Jim Pattison Auto Group. If you are a driven leader who is passionate about developing teams, delivering strong results, and consistently striving for operational and customer excellence, this role is for you. In this position, you will be responsible for leading the sales department, driving performance, and ensuring a high standard of customer experience aligned with dealership goals and brand expectations.
Requirements
- Previous Sales Manager or Assistant Sales Manager experience in an automotive dealership.
- Demonstrated ability to manage performance using sales and financial metrics.
- Proficiency with dealership sales software (e.g., 180, DealerMine or equivalent CRM/DMS tools).
- Valid provincial driver’s license.
- Valid VSA license.
- Proven attention to detail, sound business judgment, and consistent follow-through.
- Results orientation and accountability
- Analytical and data driven decision making
- Structured problem solving
- Leadership, coaching, and performance management
- Professional communication and adaptability
Responsibilities
- Achieve and exceed monthly and annual unit, gross, and penetration targets.
- Monitor and improve closing ratios, average gross per unit, and inventory turn.
- Ensure adherence to structured sales processes and manufacturer standards.
- Maintain high customer satisfaction and retention scores through consistent process execution.
- Resolve customer and operational issues using timely, evidence-based decisions.
- Support a culture of professionalism, accountability, and service excellence.
- Analyze competitor pricing, incentives, and product positioning within the Canadian automotive market.
- Adjust sales strategies based on market data, trends, and performance metrics.
- Coach, performance-manage, and develop sales staff using objective KPIs.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training aligned with dealership standards.
- Foster a results-oriented, collaborative, and compliant sales culture.
Benefits
- Competitive commission and performance based bonus structure.
- Opportunity to work with premium products in a high volume dealership.
- Manufacturer supported and in-house leadership training.
- Access to exclusive vendor promotions and purchase programs.
- Recognition and rewards programs.
- Extended health and dental care
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short- and long-term disability
- Global medical assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
