Ford Sales Manager

D PATRICK INC•Evansville, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

D-Patrick has proudly served the Evansville community for over 90 years, earning a strong reputation for excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction. We are honored to have been named the 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year — a prestigious award recognizing the top dealership in the nation. Now, we’re growing — and we’re looking for Sales Manager to join our team. You’ll work in a modern, well-equipped service center with competitive pay, strong benefits, and a supportive workplace culture.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to interpret customer needs
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to work well with others
Professional appearance
Good math and clerical skills
Working knowledge of office machines
Positive attitude
Self-starter
Motivated
Excellent organization skills
Goal oriented
Must be able to work weekends and overtime
Honest
Ethical
Dependable
Team player
Valid Driver’s License and good driving record

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma and two years of related education or 5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Implements strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate goals.
Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
Monitors customer and market analyses to determine customer preference.
Establishes recommended unit sales and dollar gross profit objectives for the daily operating control.
Assists sales representatives with maintaining customer relationships, negotiating, and closing deals.
Maintains standards for delivery of vehicles to customers.
Assists with the development of advertising campaigns and other promotions.
Analyzes and controls expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements.
Complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect vehicle sales.
Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition.
Manages vehicle inventories in a time sensitive fashion.
Attends auction as necessary.
Enforces a three day turn policy.
Establishes standards for appraising all vehicles.
Establishes and controls wholesaling.
Requires being at work on time and have satisfactory attendance.
Any other duties assigned by management.
Directly supervises 2-25 employees in the Sales Department.
Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; apprising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.