We are on the lookout for an analytical Automotive Sales Manager to join our elite team at Great Lakes Kia in Columbus, OH.
Growing your career as a Full Time Automotive Sales Manager is a fantastic opportunity to develop key skills.
If you are strong in planning, critical thinking and have the right enthusiasm for the job, then apply for the position of Automotive Sales Manager at Great Lakes Kia today!
Job Title: Sales ManagerReports to: General ManagerPosition Description: The Sales Manager is responsible for ensuring customer retention and profitability in this profit center by hiring, training, and measuring the performance of salespeople and establishing customer-focused sales standards.Do you have a passion for developing talent, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As a Sales Manager at Great Lakes Kia, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for strong, energetic, people-focused Sales Manager with a great attitude who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. Does this sound like you? Apply now!Duties & Responsibilities:Hires, trains motivates, counsels, and monitors the performance of all new-vehicle sales employees.Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees, ensuring proper staffing always.Assists individual salespeople in setting aggressive yet realistic monthly goals and objectives and provides them with the support to meet these goals.Helps salespeople close deals when necessary.Maintains an accurate daily log that reflects all sales activities in the dealership.Develops, implements, and monitors a follow-up system for new-vehicle purchasers.Ensures proper follow-up of all potential buyers by developing, implementing, and monitoring a prospecting and sales process.Maintains teamwork in a customer-focused sales environment throughout the sales, delivery, and follow-up process.Conducts daily and weekly sales meetings.Provides effective communication throughout the new-vehicle department as well as interdepartmentally.Ensures that salespeople understand and follow dealership policies and procedures.Provides proper product and training resources for salespeople on a regular and continuous basis.Oversees the efforts of new-vehicle salespeople to enhance the image and customer satisfaction ratings of the dealership.Works with salespeople on programs that will increase the new-car gross and F&I penetration.Reviews deal recaps and turns them into the accounting office in a prompt and timely manner.Establishes and maintains standards for the delivery of vehicles to customers.Schedules first service appointment at the time of delivery.Provides dealer with accurate floor traffic control data daily.Ensure accuracy of customer information in dealership data bases (including e-mail addresses).Forward completed deals to office in a timely manner.Reviews inventory daily to ensure the proper mix of grounded stock for maximum turnover efficiency.Recommends to the general sales manager the new-car inventory to be carried by color, model, and equipment, based on a variety of customer and market analyses.Assists the used-vehicle department with trade appraisals as needed.Attends manager's meetings as requested.Maintains professional appearance.Any other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:CDK experience preferredElead experience preferredEducational: High school diploma or the equivalent.Experience: Minimum two years in automotive sales experience or automotive finance experience.Special Skills (i.e., licenses, certifications): Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. Ability to use personal computer applications including word processing and spreadsheet software. Current valid driver's license and state sales license.
Benefits of working as a Automotive Sales Manager in Columbus, OH:
? Opportunity to Make a Difference
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Generous Compensation
