Sales Manager-Minnetonka Mazda

Morrie's Auto Group•Minnetonka, MN

9d•$160,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

Morrie's Auto Group is a rapidly expanding, privately-owned dealership group in the Midwest with a diverse range of OEM brands and numerous locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. As a prominent auto retailer, we aim to be the preferred and trusted choice for both our team members and customers. We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our career-focused employees, guiding them into management positions within the company. Move Your Career Forward, apply now.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a level of professionalism and maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations.
Verbal and written communication skills
Professional personal presentation
Attention to detail, organizing and planning
3+ years of automotive management experience
Proven track record in desking and closing deals
Proficient in operating a personal computer including Microsoft Office : Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Multi-task in a high energy, fast-paced work environment
Speak, listen, and write effectively in dealings with customers and associates across departments
Read, interpret, and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records
Make independent judgments regarding critical business decisions
Identify business opportunities and suggest improvements

Nice To Haves

College degree in Business Administration, Business Management or a Related Field preferred
CDK system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Management of total store operations including associate development, profitability, customer satisfaction with a concentration on the sales process and budget management
Utilizes reports, analyzes information, and monitors trends to identify opportunities in the business
Identifies opportunities to reduce waste; identifies process improvements that are value added for customer and employee experience
Interviews, hires, trains and promotes employees to support store operations and company growth
Ensures positive associate engagement and employee development through timely and effective feedback, to include individual meetings, file reviews, performance management, and the Annual Performance Review (APR) process
Leads senior management team in setting strategy for the store and provides vision, direction, and motivation to team
Champions and implements both company and store initiatives for consistent execution and continuous improvement
Manages daily store operations by interpreting, communicating and executing policies and procedures
Resolves customer and employee issues
Facilitates and participates in meetings and conference calls
Setting a clear vision and goals for the sales team to achieve targeted performance in new and used vehicle sales and profit
Driving the business through a high-level of involvement in the day-to-day operations
Managing the negotiation process with Sales Consultants ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing
Appraising vehicles for trade
Managing all three areas of customer traffic: Showroom, E-Commerce, and Phones
Partnering with General Manager and/or General Sales Manager to plan and manage new and used vehicle inventory
Assisting in managing controllable expense elements for the New and Used Vehicle Departments
Analyzing the business to determine shortfalls and developing action plans to improve performance