Sales Manager - 417 Nissan

AutoCanada Inc.•Ottawa, ON

6d•CA$70,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on driving sales performance for new and pre-owned vehicles through strategic planning and team leadership. The successful candidate will implement marketing initiatives, ensure high conversion rates from leads to sales, and foster strong client relationships while maintaining a compliant and safe work environment. A minimum of 3-5 years in automotive sales management and strong interpersonal skills are essential for achieving both financial results and team development goals.

Requirements

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automotive dealership sales management
Proven track record of above average CSI
Strong understanding of dealership accounting practices, budgeting and expense management
Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients
Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills
A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Excellent verbal/written communication combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers
Strong organizational and time management skills
Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
Understanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealerships

Nice To Haves

Post-Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset
Lead generation experience will be an asset
Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Execute the established the short, medium, and long-term sales objectives for new and pre-owned vehicle sales
Develop and implement sales plans for your team to enable achieving monthly and annual goals
Contribute ideas to and participate in the development and implementation of the dealership’s marketing and advertising initiatives
Be accountable for ensuring the successful conversion of iLeads to sales
Monitor performance metrics related to your team including sales and customer experience metrics
Develop and maintain relationships with our valued clients to further promote the dealership’s brand within the market
Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for growth
Curate an exceptional client experience
Develop a strong team to fully execute on the sales strategy for dealership
Develop and encourage strong working relationships with all associates and stakeholders
Deliver on financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governance
Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable
Lead, demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment ensuring that all safety standards, policies, procedures and compliance requirements are communicated, implemented and followed
Other duties as assigned