General Sales Manager

Cariboo Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Williams Lake is seeking a General Manager to drive sales for new and pre-owned vehicles. The role focuses on team development, sales strategy execution, and enhancing client relationships. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a results-driven mindset. The dealership offers a supportive environment for career advancement and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans

Company-wide appreciation events

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in automotive dealership sales management.
• Strong understanding of dealership accounting practices and budgeting.
• Experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales objectives for new and pre-owned vehicles.
• Develop and implement effective sales plans.
• Monitor performance metrics and enhance client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-Secondary Education

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

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Company Description

Cariboo Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd is your local Williams Lake car dealership offering a diverse selection of new and used vehicles. Currently, General Motors Located in the Central Cariboo, our dealership provides a convenient and customer-friendly car shopping experience. We are committed to developing our people and training them to be successful, and give every opportunity for advancement! There is huge earning potential for anyone who is motivated and would like to advance their career in the fast-paced automotive industry! If you have never visited Williams Lake, please take a look at this link that showcases this beautiful area that has much to offer! https://www.cariboord.ca/en/business-and-development/make_the_move.aspx

Your area of focus.

In this role, you will be responsible for executing sales objectives for both new and pre-owned vehicles while developing and implementing effective sales plans for your team. Key tasks include monitoring performance metrics, converting leads to sales, and enhancing client relationships to strengthen the dealership's market presence. You will also focus on team development, ensuring compliance with company policies, and promoting a safe work environment. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of automotive dealership sales management experience, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and a results-driven mindset.

What drives your day-to-day?

• Execute the established the short, medium, and long-term sales objectives for new and pre-owned vehicle sales
• Develop and implement sales plans for your team to enable achieving monthly and annual goals
• Contribute ideas to and participate in the development and implementation of the dealership’s marketing and advertising initiatives
• Be accountable for ensuring the successful conversion of e-Leads to sales
• Monitor performance metrics related to your team including sales and customer experience metrics
• Develop and maintain relationships with our valued clients to further promote the dealership’s brand within the market
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for growth
• Curate an exceptional client experience
• Develop a strong team to fully execute on the sales strategy for dealership
• Develop and encourage strong working relationships with all associates and stakeholders
• Deliver on financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governance
• Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable
• Lead, demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment ensuring that all safety standards, policies, procedures and compliance requirements are communicated, implemented and followed
• Other duties as assigned

What are the must-haves…

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automotive dealership sales management
• Post-Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset
• Must have some experience in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of dealership accounting practices, budgeting and expense management
• Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients
• Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
• A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful
• Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
• Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an asset
• Understanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealerships

The Perks.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so! It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

If you think you’re a good fit to come along on our ride, apply now to our General Manager, Steve Oliver, at [e-mail] We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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