General Sales Manager

Clay Cooley Auto Group • Irving, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Clay Cooley Auto Group is seeking a high-impact General Sales Manager (GSM) to lead new and used vehicle operations, drive profitability, and elevate customer retention. This role is built for a strong automotive leader who understands market dynamics, controls expense, and wins through people, process, and performance. The position offers incentive-driven compensation tied directly to performance, a high-visibility leadership position with growth opportunity, authority to impact operations, people, and profitability, competitive benefits, and strong dealer support.

Requirements

• 4-10 years of automotive sales leadership experience
• Proven record of driving sales, gross, and team performance
• Strong financial acumen and inventory management skills
• Confident decision-maker with data-driven mindset
• Professional presence and leadership credibility
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• authorized to work in the United States
• possess a valid driver's license
• successfully complete a pre-employment screening

Responsibilities

• Drive new and used vehicle volume and profitability
• Lead, hire, coach, and hold Sales Managers accountable
• Set and execute monthly and annual sales and gross objectives
• Manage inventory, days' supply, and aged units
• Oversee deal structure, appraisals, reconditioning, and approvals
• Execute market-driven promotions and advertising strategies
• Ensure compliance with dealership policies and sales systems
• Resolve customer issues to protect CSI and retention
• Build a results-driven culture through training and metrics

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Health and wellness coverage
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings with company matching
• 401(k) and Roth options
• Employee vehicle and service discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees