Chevrolet of Palatine

Experienced Automotive Dealership Sales Manager

Full Time • Palatine, IL, United States of America

127,263 - 161,143 (Yearly) Added 2 hours, 40 minutes ago

Summary

LOCATION

Chicagoland area, with additional locations in central Illinois.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have at least 2 years of Sales Management experience in a dealership, excellent communication skills, experience with bank finance, and knowledge of CRM and DMS systems. Leadership skills, goal-oriented, attention to detail, and a valid driver’s license required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure sales quotas are met for new and used vehicles, plan and manage sales activities, focus on employee retention and development, maintain CRM engagement, achieve planned sales volumes, communicate effectively with clients, establish goals for sales consultants, and promote aftermarket sales.

INDUSTRY

Automotive

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Leader Automotive Group is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead sales operations, achieve sales and customer satisfaction targets, and contribute to the growth of the company in the U.S. market.

Leader Automotive Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoCanada, a publicly traded company. Leader Automotive is AutoCanada’s first footprint into the U.S. market and we currently have 10 dealerships consisting of 23 different franchises and over 800 employees. We have a strong presence in the Chicagoland area with 8 dealerships and 2 more located in central Illinois. We are searching for talented individuals as we begin a new and exciting legacy into the U.S. market.

We are currently searching for an experienced Sales Manager to join our exciting team and assist us in achieving our sales and CSI targets as we move forward into 2024. We can offer an extremely competitive compensation plan and an exceptional benefits package.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
BCBS Health & Wellness Discounts/Programs
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid time off / Vacation
Growth / Advancement Opportunities
Employee Vehicle Purchase Policy
Above Average Industry Pay
Publicly traded organization / stability
Employee referral bonuses
Unique/Competitive Pay Plan
Base + Commission Pay Structure
Paid Training

The position requires an assertive and self-driven leader with a proven track record in sales, team development, business growth. You must have a passion for:

Structuring deals & working with customers
Creating results and accomplishing goals
Working one on one with sales associates
Driving retention and gross profit

Responsibilities

Ensure that the dealership meets its new and used vehicle sales quotas and its objectives on a daily, monthly, and annual basis, by personally getting involved.
You will be expected to accomplish sales objectives through planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the activities of the new and used vehicle sales departments.
Focus on employee retention and employee development practices.
CRM engagement and discipline
Achieve planned unit sales volume by offering balanced and representative vehicle inventories.
Achieve profit goals by meeting levels of gross profit per unit.
Ensure that the sales team communicates with clients utilizing various methods such as follow-up phone calls, letters, email marketing, etc.
Establish goals for Sales Consultants.
Ability to train and mentor others
Build and maintain full knowledge of and enthusiasm for the products and services of the dealership.
Maintain an accurate website vehicle inventory on a daily basis.
Promote aftermarket sales

Qualifications

Must have at least 2 years of experience in Sales Management in a dealership.
Great communication skills
Experience with bank finance
Working knowledge of CRM and DMS systems
Leadership skills with a real passion for training fellow employees
Enthusiasm with high energy throughout the sales workday
Goal-oriented, friendly personality, especially when negotiating pricing
Attention to detail and problem solving capabilities
Quality customer service, communication, computer and basic math skills
Clean driving record & valid driver’s license

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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