Sales Manager | Thousand Oaks Area Regional Application
About The Position
This is a general application for Sales Manager openings across Swickard's Thousand Oaks area dealerships. Qualified candidates will be contacted as opportunities arise. Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars, believing the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. They operate multiple dealerships in the Thousand Oaks area representing brands including Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Land Rover, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Acura, and Honda. This application is for experienced desk managers or Sales Managers in or open to the Thousand Oaks market who are interested in connecting with the company proactively.
Requirements
- 2+ years of Sales Manager or senior desk manager experience at a franchised dealership -- required
- Demonstrates a high HQ (Hospitality Quotient) -- kindness and optimism, intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
- Confident at the desk -- able to structure deals quickly, accurately, and with the guest relationship intact
- Strong CRM discipline and the ability to build a culture of follow-up and process accountability on the floor
- Professional, polished communicator who earns the trust of the team and the respect of the guest
- A hospitality mindset -- you lead the floor the way Swickard leads its stores: guest-first, every time
Nice To Haves
- Luxury, import, or domestic brand experience welcome -- Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Land Rover, Acura, Honda, Chevrolet, GMC, or similar backgrounds all valued across our Thousand Oaks portfolio
- Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the sales team daily -- coaching consultants, running structured desking sessions, and driving consistent production
- Desk deals with precision, urgency, and integrity -- structuring transactions that work for the guest and the business
- Manage floor coverage and the guest experience from first contact through delivery
- Monitor individual and team performance against key metrics -- units, gross per vehicle, closing ratio, lead response time, and CRM compliance
- Partner with finance to ensure clean deal handoffs and a seamless guest experience
- Support inventory management in coordination with the GSM -- monitoring turn, aging, and lot activity
- Assist in recruiting and onboarding new sales consultants
- Resolve escalated guest concerns with composure and professionalism
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Career growth -- strong Sales Managers at Swickard grow into GSM and GM roles across a 40+ rooftop organization
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
