Automotive Sales Manager

Bud Clary Auto•Auburn, WA

17d

About The Position

Bud Clary Auto Group is seeking an experienced, honest, motivated, and customer-focused Sales Manager for its Auburn CDJR/Hyundai location. The Sales Manager oversees vehicle sales operations, works to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability, and leads the sales team in building long-term customer relationships. The role includes managing and developing sales staff, setting sales and gross-profit objectives, monitoring performance, promoting new and used vehicles, and coordinating with other departments. Driving is an essential function of the position. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record acceptable under company insurance standards throughout employment. The minimum education and experience qualifications are a high school diploma or GED and 4–5 years of relevant auto sales experience and/or training; 1–2 years of college education and 1–2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination. An associate or bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of related experience is preferred. Bud Clary Auto Group describes itself as a family-owned dealership network in Washington State, operating since 1959. It is an equal opportunity employer and uses E-Verify to confirm the work eligibility of newly hired employees.

Requirements

Experienced, honest, motivated team player with a customer-focused approach.
High school diploma or GED plus 4–5 years of relevant auto sales experience and/or training; or 1–2 years of college education plus 1–2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record consistent with company insurance standards throughout employment.
Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information, whether electronic or paper based.
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree from a two-year or four-year college or university, with 1–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Manage sales staff and provide training to improve the development and control of sales programs.
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.
Help develop improvement programs for salespeople who are having difficulty meeting objectives.
Read and comprehend job-related instructions and information in electronic or paper form.
Address problems creatively and logically, showing empathy toward customers and their issues.
Drive as an essential function of the position and maintain a valid license and acceptable driving record.
Work collaboratively as a team player in a fast-paced work environment and communicate effectively.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Recruit, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all sales employees.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k)
Paid time off accruing from the first day of employment, with accrual rates based on years of service
Paid holidays
Employee discounts
Referral bonus program