Used Car Automotive Sales Manager - LHM Casa Chrysler Jeep Albuquerque

Asbury Automotive Group•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Automotive Sales Manager operationally manages and drives the success of the new and used car departments by developing sales consultants, working with third-party vendors, and achieving monthly sales quotas. This position works across both new and used cars. The manager works directly with employees and customers to build relationships and address disconnects in the sales process, supports sales staff and helps close sales, and manages department operations and the inventory lot. Responsibilities also include vehicle purchasing and inventory management, appraisals, deal and revenue tracking, coordinating internal used-vehicle service work, and administering forecasts, budgets, and factory-sponsored programs.

Requirements

Prior sales consultant and F&I manager experience.
3–5 years of automotive experience.
Ability to work with both new and used cars.
Ability to create and maintain customer relationships.
Ability to handle a high volume of business professionally.
Experience and ability in conflict resolution.
Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Suite products and dealer management systems.
Ability to build relationships with local and national vendors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work directly with employees and customers to develop relationships and bridge disconnects in the sales process.
Build rapport with customers and develop a referral network.
Provide training and support to sales staff and assist in closing sales.
Help manage all aspects of the sales department and inventory lot.
Order and purchase vehicles for the new-car inventory lot, and buy used vehicles from auction or off lease.
Work with lot attendants to ensure vehicles are properly tagged and positioned.
Conduct trade appraisals and enter information into the vehicle management system.
Desk deals, track revenue logs, and manage retail delivery reports.
Stay within inventory turn policy guidelines.
Partner with third-party vendors and the service department to complete internal service work on used vehicles before they enter lot inventory.
Prepare and administer the annual forecast and budget for the new-vehicle department.
Administer and monitor factory-sponsored programs.

Benefits

Weekly pay.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Paid training.
Stock awards for select management and front-line team members.
Medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans.
Up to 12 weeks of paid pregnancy leave (disability leave).
Paid parental leave.
Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability plans.
Whole life and term life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Pet insurance.
Digital career path tool and continuous training through Asbury’s Internal Learning Management System.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Technician student loan relief resources.
Employee assistance program.
Employee discounts on parts and service repairs.
Scholarship awards.
Community service initiatives, including paid volunteer hours.
Employee referral program with bonus opportunities.