What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Sales Manager position at Tate Branch Autoplex Carlsbad?
We are looking for an Automotive Sales Manager to join our growing team! The right candidate will be ambitious, have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet and exceed goals. Day-to-day tasks will include developing client relationships and providing product solutions that best meet our customer's needs. The sales manager will also assist in Managing our sales team. Our sales manager will also be in charge of managing inventory, staff, and maintaining a acceptable profit margin.
An automotive sales manager is responsible for leading a car dealership's sales team or department. Their duties include:
- Team management: Hiring, training, and supervising salespeople
- Sales strategy: Developing and promoting strategies to sell vehicles
- Goal setting: Setting sales goals and tracking progress
- Customer service: Answering customer questions and issues, and ensuring high customer satisfaction
- Inventory management: Overseeing retail and wholesale inventory
- Sales price: Being responsible for sales price
Budgeting: Approving budgets
Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments, such as marketing
Reporting: Compiling regular reports for dealership management
Some other responsibilities of an automotive sales manager include: Forecasting sales for upcoming months and quarters, Developing and managing a CRM platform, Maintaining a professional appearance, and Attending manager meetings.
Automotive sales managers should have excellent customer service skills and be able to function effectively with various automotive software programs. They should also be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
About Us: Here at Tate Branch Auto Group we strive to be the best in all areas of our business. To accomplish this we must offer the best customer service, an exceptional work environment, as well as a strong support of our community. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be appreciated and involved in your career, your search is complete. We have a great history of providing excellent career opportunities for sharp, energetic people.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Working Hours
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- PTO & Sick Leave
- 401(K)
- Training
- Employee Discounts
Responsibilities
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Nurture enriching relationships to build clientele for life
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Exhibit consultative selling skills. Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses
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Continuously develop product and sales acumen to become the vehicle authority. Know the in’s and the out’s of product offerings, optional packages, and the latest technologies
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Perform high-quality, professional demonstrations of new/used vehicles
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Follow-up with buyers to ensure successful referral business
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Learn to overcome objections and thrive within sales situations
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Report directly to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses
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Bring your ‘A game’ along with a positive attitude to work with you every single day
Qualifications
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Available to work flexible hours and weekends
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Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit preferred
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Ready to waste no time on learning new product in’s and out’s, eager to improve
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Phenomenal communication skills with customers and team members
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Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
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Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
