What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager position at Bergey's?
Bergey’s Inc. is a family-owned business that has been servicing our customers’ needs since 1924. Currently our company has over 50 locations and more than 1,800 team members. Today our family of automobile, truck and tire companies stretch throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, & New Jersey. Visit us at www.bergeys.com to learn more about our company.
We strive to provide an environment for our associates and customers that is welcoming, transparent, and forward thinking. Our employees are our greatest asset. We promote and develop individual strengths, as well as grow our employees personally and professionally. Together we can make a difference.
Benefits:
We offer a generous benefit package including:
- Vacation and PTO time
- Paid Holidays
- 401k with profit sharing
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
- Employee Assistant Program
- FSA and HSA Plans
- Life Insurance
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discount
Summary:
Assumes responsibility for customer retention and profitability in the used-vehicle profit centers. Fulfills responsibilities primarily through effective personnel management, knowledge of market potential, established performance standards and a keen awareness of each department's break-even data.
Location: Bergey's Chevrolet- Colmar, PA
Essential Duties:
- Appraise trade ins
- Purchase and sell Used Car inventory
- Stay abreast of incoming inventory, features, accessories, etc., and how they benefit customers
- Know and understand the federal, state and local laws which govern retail auto sales
- Develop and maintain a buying network
- Help appraise vehicles when needed
- Knowledgeable of purchasing vehicles online
- Experience appraising vehicles
- Works with dealer and general manager to determine appropriate days’ supply for used vehicles and orders/acquires vehicle inventory accordingly.
- Establishes standards for displaying, merchandising and maintaining used vehicles.
- Establishes procedures for quick disposal of over-aged vehicles.
- Checks the condition of all demonstrators monthly.
- Studies local market conditions, demographics, and past sales history.
- Ensure the lot is merchandised well and the cars are maintained at the highest standards.
- Price all cars correctly on various websites and be familiar with online marketing of used vehicles.
- Audits all appraisals of trade-in vehicles. Attends auction frequently.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
- Attends managers meetings as requested.
- Finance experience preferred.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License
- Successful completion of pre-employment background checks and drug test
Bergey's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.