North County Ford is looking for a Sales Manager to join the team! As part of the sales leadership team you'll be performing a variety of tasks and will be responsible for ensuring the dealership meets new and used vehicle sales quotas and gross objectives – increasing profitability through volume, gross, and CSI.
What You'll Be Doing Forecasts and establishes clear goals and objectives for the Sales Department and strives to meet them Hires, trains, motivates, mentors, counsels, and monitors the performance and CSI scores of Sales and Finance Associates Maintains a balanced vehicle inventory – consults with Inventory Manager and Used Car Manager monthly on proper model mix and inventory controls Stays current on product knowledge including knowledge on competitions products Sets and enforces standards for displaying, merchandizing, and maintaining new and used cars Works deals on the sales desk at least once per week to stay current and engaged Attends off-site manufacturer and corporate trainings Resolves customer concerns and disputes daily Complies and stays current on all federal, state, and local regulations impacting the automotive sales industry Maintains any brand certifications through product tests, classes, etc. Holds weekly sales meetings, attends all management meetings, and contributes as needed Suggests and develops advertising campaigns for television, web, radio, and print media What You Bring to the Table High school diploma or GED A minimum of 7 years of prior automotive sales experience with at least 2 years previous automotive sales management experience Ability to apply and perform basic accounting functions and mathematical operations Ability to utilize appropriate software systems and applications including but not limited to MS Office, Advent, CDK, eLeads, etc. Clear written and verbal communication skills Orientation to profitability Flexibility to work independently and in a team environment with ability to drive and motivate performance Must be able to maintain a high level of integrity Strong business acumen with ability to thoroughly understand business implications of decisions Skill and ability to structure vehicle deals Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $62,400.00 per year + additional commissions/gross profit participation as earned.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
