Automotive Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Stevens Auto Group is currently seeking an experience and ambitious Sales Manager who is expected to uphold the highest ethical standards in every aspect of the job.

Job Duties

• Creating the annual dealership sales forecasts by estimating total vehicle sales, gross and operating profits as well as expenses for the new-and-used sales departments.
• Meeting with vehicle sales managers to plan and implement objectives for achieving sales and gross profits.
• Monitoring the performance of the department managers, holding weekly sales meetings and conducting sales training.
• Overseeing standards for displaying and merchandising both new and used vehicles as well as reviewing and initialing all promotions before they are finalized.
• Coordinating the appropriate supply of new and used vehicles and ordering/acquiring vehicle inventory accordingly.
• Meeting monthly with the dealership’s General Manager to review forecasts and profits for each department.
• Working directly with the general manager on making recommendations on both short and long-range advertising plans, sales promotions, staffing needs, lease promotions and compensation plans.
• Attending to customer complaints, ensuring that a high level of customer satisfaction is obtained.
• Auditing all appraisals of trade-in vehicles.
• Issuing all demonstration vehicles and ensuring that appropriate dealership records are maintained.

Job Requirements

• Sales Manager at least two years in a dealership sales environment.  Additionally, sales managers need to be comfortable managing multiple departments and people.
• Managers are required to maintain the profitability of their department while controlling expenses and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Managers are required to not only understand and keep abreast of the federal, state, and local regulations that affect their operations, but must also comply with these regulations.
• Management personnel require strong communication skills to deal with customers, employees and vendors, as they represent the dealership.
• People working within the automotive retail industry often have to work extended hours, evenings and weekends to achieve their goals.
• A valid state sales license is often required.

About Stevens

Poised for a major expansion, the Stevens Auto Group is a leading multi-franchise dealership operation based in Southern New England. The company provides a full range of automotive services to the public through a mix of innovative, traditional selling, and servicing techniques. Together we will truly transform and disrupt an antiquated industry, collaborate with open-minded, talented people, and lead one of America's largest and most important industries.