Automotive Sales Manager - Nissan

Modern Automotive Network • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

Modern Automotive is seeking an experienced, results-driven Automotive Sales Manager to join Nissan of Winston-Salem. The role leads a sales team and supports dealership performance and growth in a fast-paced automotive retail environment. The manager is expected to balance sales volume, profitability, customer satisfaction, and employee development while leading by example and fostering a positive, accountable team environment.

Modern Automotive is a fourth-generation, family-owned automotive group established in 1933. The company describes opportunities for career growth and advancement within its expanding group and emphasizes supportive, hands-on leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of automotive sales experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a sales team.
• Strong understanding of automotive sales processes, dealership operations, and sales performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented mindset and commitment to accountability, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
• Professionalism, integrity, and desire to contribute to a growing dealership.

Nice To Haves

• Previous automotive sales leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to achieve individual and dealership sales goals.
• Drive new and used vehicle sales, gross profit, and overall dealership profitability.
• Monitor sales performance, key metrics, and daily activity to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Train and develop sales consultants through ongoing coaching, accountability, and performance management.
• Assist with managing the sales process, including customer engagement, negotiations, and deal structure.
• Maintain high standards for customer satisfaction, professionalism, and customer retention.
• Work with dealership leadership to implement sales strategies and achieve business objectives.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain high-performing sales talent.
• Ensure the sales team follows dealership procedures and maintains accurate documentation.
• Foster a team-oriented culture centered on performance, integrity, and exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• Annual earnings of $110,000–$200,000 based on performance.
• Employer-provided employee health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee vehicle discounts.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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