Dealership Sales Manager - Portsmouth Chevrolet

Key Auto Group•Portsmouth, NH

6h•$100,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Key Auto Group is seeking a Dealership Sales Manager for Portsmouth Chevrolet. The company emphasizes a team-oriented culture, professional training, customer-focused service, and opportunities for employees to grow and advance internally. The Sales Manager works directly with customers and leads the dealership sales team. The role supports sales staff through training and deal-closing assistance, sets goals and performance expectations, manages day-to-day sales operations, leads vehicle-purchase negotiations, coordinates inventory planning with the General Manager, monitors controllable expenses for the New and Used Vehicle Departments, and uses business metrics to address performance shortfalls.

Requirements

Process-oriented.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Enthusiastic personality and high-energy attitude.
Fluent in Microsoft applications.
Ability to learn and understand DMS and CRM systems.
Strong organization and follow-up skills.
Experience and desire to work with technology.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Work directly with customers to develop relationships that improve customer satisfaction and support the sales process.
Build customer trust and develop a network of clients and prospects.
Train and support sales staff and assist with closing deals.
Facilitate regular sales training to support team growth.
Set a clear vision and goals for sales performance.
Engage and motivate the team to achieve goals, performance expectations, and standard processes.
Drive business through involvement in day-to-day operations.
Lead negotiations and ensure customers understand vehicle purchase options and pricing.
Partner with the General Manager to plan and manage vehicle inventory.
Assist in managing controllable expenses for the New and Used Vehicle Departments.
Analyze business metrics, resolve performance shortfalls, and implement action plans to improve results.