Automotive Sales Manager

Kitchener Ford; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchener Ford is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a customer-focused team in a high-volume dealership. This pivotal role involves driving sales, ensuring compliance, and fostering team development, all while delivering exceptional service to customers. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and has progressive management experience within the automotive sector.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plans

Full benefit programs

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Unrestricted OMVIC license required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Management experience in an automotive dealership.

Responsibilities

• Desking deals and driving sales volume.
• Coaching team members for performance.
• Improving efficiencies and championing the customer experience.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Education

Job description

Kitchener Ford is currently seeking a Sales Manager to join our leadership team of customer-focused professionals within our high-volume and process-driven dealership.

Purpose / Summary of Position :

This management role is responsible for desking deals, driving sales volume and customer experience, and inspiring the sales team through exceptional leadership. The role includes ongoing planning and collaboration with other department leaders; executing on objectives, goals, and growth strategies; ensuring compliance with processes and procedures; coaching team members for performance; improving efficiencies; driving sales; and championing the customer experience.

Required Qualifications :

Our ideal candidates understand that customers have a choice in where they purchase and service their vehicles, and therefore demonstrate a commitment to delivering unparalleled service to show our customers real value for their hard-earned money.

Our leaders are excellent communicators who love working directly with both customers and co-workers, and who are businesspeople and people-people. They understand that the best team will provide the best customer service and make attracting and retaining talent a top priority because it is critical to our success. Fostering a team of happy, empowered, and engaged individuals is a key priority of this leadership role.

Candidates must possess :

• Unrestricted OMVIC license
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum High School Diploma
• Post-Secondary Education Preferred
• Progressive recent management experience in an automotive dealership

Why We’re Awesome :

• Commitment to an exceptional employee experience
• Full benefit programs & competitive compensation plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Collaborative work environment & group support

Qualified applicants are invited to apply with resume and cover letter.

Kitchener Ford is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us at [contact information] to make your needs known in advance.