General Sales Manager
About The Position
The General Sales Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing all sales activities within the dealership. This role requires a strong understanding of the automotive industry, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving sales performance. We are a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service. We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News. Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience, and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes?
Requirements
- Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
- 3+ years experience as an automotive General Sales Manager or Sales Manager with a track record of achieving sales targets.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of the automotive industry and sales processes.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and dealership management systems.
- Valid driver's license
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies and tactics to achieve dealership sales goals.
- Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing sales team.
- Monitor sales performance and provide coaching and feedback to sales staff.
- Ensure compliance with all dealership sales policies and procedures.
- Foster a customer-centric, hospitality-based culture within the dealership.
- Oversees the customer experience from initial contact to post-sale follow-up.
- Address customer concerns and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Analyze dealership financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and manage sales budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor inventory levels and manage pricing strategies.
- Provide leadership and direction to the sales team.
- Foster a positive and supportive work environment.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with other departments within the dealership.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
- Represent the dealership at industry events and conferences as needed.
Benefits
- Career Path –Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
- Ongoing training and support
- Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company
- Competitive benefits package:
- Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
- Optional disability coverage
- 401k plan
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
