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General Sales Manager

Pay: $100,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Maplewood, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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A Sales Manager plans and directs sale of products or services to customers. Coordinates sales distribution. Establishes sales territories, quotas and/or goals for staff, and provides training for sales representatives. Analyzes sales data to monitor customer preferences and develops strategies for increasing sales..

$117,476 / year median in Minnesota

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

General Sales Manager (GSM) - Automotive Dealership Kline Nissan |

Maplewood, MN Salary:

$100,000+ per year, depending on experience Kline Nissan is hiring an experienced General Sales Manager (GSM) to lead our automotive sales department. The ideal candidate has a proven track record as an Automotive Sales Director, Sales Director, General Sales Manager, or Senior Sales Manager and has successfully led a dealership sales team. Automotive Sales Director experience is required. Nissan or other franchise dealership experience is strongly preferred. Responsibilities Lead, manage, and motivate the dealership sales team Set and achieve monthly sales, gross profit, and volume objectives Monitor sales performance, closing ratios, leads, appointments, and gross Train and develop Sales Managers and Sales Consultants Manage daily sales operations and dealership processes Hold the sales team accountable to performance standards Work with General Management and other departments to improve dealership profitability Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and sales process compliance

Qualifications Required:

Automotive Sales Director experience Previous experience as a General Sales Manager, Sales Director, or senior automotive sales leader Proven success managing and developing a sales team Strong understanding of automotive dealership sales operations Experience managing sales goals, gross profit, volume, and KPIs Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills Nissan dealership experience is a plus CDK or other dealership DMS experience is a plus Compensation $100,000+ annual compensation Compensation based on experience and qualifications Leadership-level opportunity with growth potential Apply Today If you are an experienced Automotive Sales Director or General Sales Manager looking for your next dealership leadership opportunity, apply today. Qualified candidates with proven automotive sales leadership experience are encouraged to apply.