Automotive General Sales Manager

Automotive General Sales Manager Petaluma, CA Job Details Full-time $65,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Deal closing Computer operation Sales revenue Forecasting Customer relationship building Recruitment process management Computer literacy Achieving automotive sales targets Sales training Lead generation Full cycle recruiting Sales team management High school diploma or GED Team development Driver's License Bachelor's degree Sales coaching Recruiting Prospecting Sales strategy CRM system proficiency Productivity software Training & development Senior level Leadership Staffing management Technical Proficiency Closing sales

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Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance 401(k) Benefits/Perks Careers Advancement Opportunities Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Job Summary Are you a natural leader? Do you have a strong work ethic and a knack for building rapport with customers? This may be the position you've been looking for! Our successful dealership is looking for an Automotive General Sales Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and educating our sales department on best practices. This could include teaching the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals. You will be responsible for hiring salespeople and providing leadership to ensure they meet their sales goals. It is important that the sales team is held to the highest ethical standards, and we expect you to support those standards and practices. If you have a proven track record of leading a successful sales team, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Recruit and hire salespeople for a variety of positions Educate salespeople on the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals Oversee the dealership's day-to-day activities, maintaining a high degree of employee morale Track prospective and existing customers using the company's preferred CRM from initial contact to closing the deal and beyond Foster high customer satisfaction with the car buying experience, encouraging referrals and repeat business Track car sales on a regular basis and forecast future sales Qualifications High school diploma or GED is required, a Bachelor's degree is preferred. A minimum of five years of car dealership experience, with at least one year in a management role, is preferred Valid driver's license required Strong working knowledge of the automotive industry and any local, state, or federal regulations that affect vehicle sales and/or the automotive industry Proficient in Microsoft Office and other basic computer programs Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required