Used Car Automotive Sales Manager - LHM Southwest Hyundai Albuquerque

Asbury Automotive • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Automotive Sales Manager operationally manages and drives the success of the new and used car departments. The role develops sales consultants, works with third-party vendors, and helps achieve monthly sales quotas. The manager works across both new and used vehicles, supports employees and customers throughout the sales process, and helps deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The position also oversees sales department operations and inventory activities, including vehicle purchasing, appraisals, deal desk work, reporting, and coordination of internal service work on used vehicles. The manager prepares and administers the annual forecast and budget for the new vehicle department and monitors factory-sponsored programs.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a sales consultant and F&I manager.
• Three to five years of automotive experience.
• Ability to work with both new and used cars.
• Ability to create and maintain customer relationships.
• Ability to handle a high volume of business professionally.
• Experience and ability in conflict resolution.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft suite products and dealer management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with employees and customers to develop relationships and help bridge disconnects in the sales process.
• Build rapport with customers and develop referral networks.
• Train and support sales staff and assist in closing sales.
• Help manage all aspects of the sales department and inventory lot.
• Order and purchase vehicles for the new-car inventory lot and buy used vehicles from auction or off lease.
• Work with lot attendants to ensure vehicles are properly tagged and positioned.
• Conduct trade appraisals and enter information into the vehicle management system.
• Desk deals, track revenue logs, and manage retail delivery reports.
• Stay within inventory turn policy guidelines.
• Partner with third-party vendors and the service department to complete internal service work on used vehicles before they enter lot inventory.
• Prepare and administer the annual forecast and budget for the new vehicle department.
• Administer and monitor factory-sponsored programs.
• Build relationships with local and national vendors.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock awards for eligible select management and front-line team members
• Medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Whole life and term life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pet insurance
• Digital career path tool
• Continuous training through Asbury’s Internal Learning Management System
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Technician student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Paid volunteer hours through community service initiatives
• Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

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