Sales Manager - Subaru of Hamilton

AutoCanada Inc. • Hamilton, ON

7d • CA$120,000 - CA$150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Subaru of Hamilton is seeking a Sales Manager to join their team. This is a full-time, immediate hire position. The dealership is part of the AutoCanada network, a large Canadian-owned automotive dealer group. The company emphasizes innovation, data-driven strategies, and a commitment to its team members, customers, and operational excellence. They are looking for managers who empower and motivate their teams and whose values align with a people-driven culture of learning and continuous development. The role is described as fast-paced and dynamic.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automotive dealership sales management
• Must have some experience in a leadership role
• 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
• Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
• A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree