Auto Sales Manager

Company: GPAC
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Job SummaryThe Automotive Sales Manager must be motivated, experienced, outgoing, and service-oriented to join our team and coach our salespeople to close more deals. The ideal candidate will have experience hiring, training, and leading a team, a strong passion for people, and a solid knowledge of sales best practices and customer retention strategies.Duties and Responsibilities* Recruit, hire, train, and oversee a team of automotive salespeople* Coach salespeople on best practices for closing more vehicle deals and provide advice and guidance to improve sales performance* Oversee all activities occurring in the vehicle showroom* Set sales goals, track progress, and lead team to achieve and exceed those quotas* Forecast sales for upcoming months and quarters and compile the necessary reports for dealership management to review* Step in to answer customer questions and issues when required* Coordinate and lead all regular sales meetings with the sales staff* Develop and manage a CRM platform to retain customers and seek out new prospective sales* Maintain a strong focus on satisfaction of all customersRequirements and Qualifications* 2+ years of experience in a sales role at a dealership* Solid sales competencies with knowledge of strategies and best practices* Track record of exceeding previous sales quotas and goals* Excellent leadership skills with a passion for developing employees* Keen attention to detail with a commitment to solving complex problems* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Outgoing and service-oriented attitude* Knowledge of inventory control and management* Goal-oriented self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure work environment* Willingness to work independently and as part of a teamAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States for the past 30 years. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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