What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Sales Manager position at Conklin Cars?
Job Description
We are a new and used vehicle sales and leasing outfit offering Honda, Nissan, Buick, GMC, and a great selection of pre-owned. We are looking for sales consultants who are self-driven and who would enjoy working in our customer friendly work environment. Basic computer skills are required.
We offer:
- 5-day work week including some Saturdays (open from 9-6 Monday-Friday and 9-5 Saturday; closed on Sunday)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Performance bonuses, guaranteed income, and 401(k) with company match
Employer-sponsored healthcare available
If you are an enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for selling and you enjoy working with customers, then we want you to be part of our team as an Automotive Sales Consultant. The Sales Consultant is extremely knowledgeable about our vehicles and services, the industry, and our market, including vehicle selection, performance, accessories, efficiencies, safety features and functions, and financing options for both new and used vehicle inventories. He or she presents new and pre-owned vehicles to customers in an attractive and highly informative fashion that promotes a prompt sale and maintains an ongoing relationship with customers to encourage networking and repeat business.
The ideal candidate has automotive sales experience, management experience, excellent customer service skills, a confident and outgoing personality, a professional appearance, and great communication skills. .
Responsibilities
- Effectively lead a sales team of 7-10 employees
- Experience with social media, internet and retail sales tools such as DMS and CRM
- Bring energy to the sales team to help them thrive
- Create high expectations and hold others accountable to meet those expectations
- Ensure an excellent customer experience
- Operate with honesty and integrity
- Ensure high standards for the delivery of vehicles to customers
- Make customer experience a top priority
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills with customers, sales team, and ownership
- Conduct sales team meetings and training as necessary to lead a high-functioning sales team
- Help educate/train new sales team members
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Verifiable sales and management experience
- Demonstrated ability to close sales
- Negotiation expertise
- Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
- Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff
- Driven to excel
- Neat, clean, and professional appearance
- Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
- Basic computer and internet skills
Company Description
Want to work for a company that invests in its employees? Ask about our competitive salaries and training & development program
Want to make a difference in your community? Ask about our community engagement initiative
We are more than a business in the community - we are part of the community. With over 80 years of family-owned experience in the automotive industry, we work hard to consistently deliver exceptional service focused on our customers for the entire life of each vehicle.
We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Conklin Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Training
- Direct Deposit
- Sponsored Healthcare
