Sales Manager LHM Volkswagen Lakewood

Asbury Automotive Group • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

LHM Volkswagen Lakewood, a subsidiary of Asbury Automotive Group, is hiring a Sales Manager to operationally manage and drive the success of the used car department. The role focuses on developing sales consultants, working with third-party vendors, and achieving monthly sales quotas. The manager works directly with employees and customers to build relationships, resolve disconnects in the sales process, and support a positive car-buying experience. Compensation is listed as $80,000–$135,000 annually and may be based on performance and experience.

The position also involves managing sales department operations and inventory, purchasing vehicles, coordinating vehicle preparation and lot placement, conducting trade appraisals, tracking deals and revenue, and maintaining inventory turn guidelines. The manager may assist the New Car Sales Manager when needed. Applications are evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Prior sales consultant experience.
• Prior F&I manager experience.
• 3–5 years of automotive experience.
• 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, including Microsoft suite products and dealer management systems.
• Ability to build relationships with local and national vendors.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screens.

Nice To Haves

• Prior new car sales manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales consultants and provide training and support to sales staff, including assistance with closing sales.
• Work with employees and customers to build relationships and help resolve disconnects in the sales process.
• Build rapport with customers to establish a referral network.
• Manage sales department operations and inventory lot activities.
• Purchase vehicles for inventory from auctions and off-lease returns.
• Coordinate with lot attendants to ensure vehicles are properly tagged and positioned.
• Conduct trade appraisals and enter appraisal information into the vehicle management system.
• Desk deals and track revenue logs and retail delivery reports.
• Keep inventory within turn policy guidelines of 45–60 days maximum.
• Partner with wholesale vendors and wholesale vehicles when appropriate.
• 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.
• Assist and fill in for the New Car Sales Manager when needed.

Benefits

• Semi-monthly pay
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock awards for eligible management and front-line team members
• Medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans
• Up to 12 weeks of 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
• Digital career path tool
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• 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