Sales Manager

Wood Automotive Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Gym membership discounts

Group events

Job summary

Wood Automotive Group in Calgary, AB, is seeking a results-driven Sales Manager for our South Centre Volkswagen team. You will lead the sales department, coach the team, and drive step-by-step improvements in customer satisfaction and performance.

The ideal candidate has a proven leadership record in automotive sales, is adept with CRM systems, and holds a valid Alberta driver's license with a clean abstract. Excellent communication and a hands-on mentoring style are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience is preferred.
• A valid AB driver's license and a current clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a superior customer satisfaction rating.
• Assist with vehicle inventory responsibilities.
• Lead, train, coach and support the sales team.
• Create and implement new marketing strategies for continued growth.
• Be well versed in CRM tools and PBS Systems; AMVIC licensed.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team coaching

Customer relationship management

Automotive knowledge

Tools

PBS Systems

CRM tools

AMVIC licensing

Job description

The Wood Automotive Group, one of Alberta's largest automobile retailers for over 40 years, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager to join our South Centre Volkswagen team!

The Wood team believes that its people are its greatest asset. We provide our employees with competitive salaries and careers that grow with them. As a group with 8 dealerships, a collision repair centre and an online pre-owned sales lot, we believe our success and growth is built on the drive and dedication of our people. If you’ve got what it takes to be a natural leader, trainer and coach with a proven track record in the automotive industry than this is your opportunity to join us.

About the Role:

Reporting to the GM, the Sales Manager will have a thorough and complete understanding of variable operations and will help provide direction to the Sales Department. This is a demanding hands-on position that requires direct involvement in all aspects of the department. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic natural leader, with the ability to train, coach, and support the sales team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a leader in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Maintain a superior customer satisfaction rating
• Assist with vehicle inventory responsibilities
• Have an enthusiastic and motivated attitude
• Have the capacity to develop, manage, inspire and lead a strong sales team
• Create and implement new marketing strategies for continued growth
• Be well versed in CRM tools, PBS Systems, and be AMVIC licensed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience is preferred

Requirements:

• A valid AB driver’s license and a current clean driver’s abstract

Some of the rewards of joining our team:

• Exceptional benefits package
• Pension Plan with employer contributions – free money!
• Employee Assistance Program including, Financial Advisory Services, Nutritional Counselling, Legal Advisory Services, Counselling Services, fitness program, and more!
• Corporate rates at YMCA and Goodlife Fitness
• Group social events and company perks.

Community Initiatives:

Are you the kind of person who wants to make a difference in their community, and build a solid career with a growing organization? Consider joining Wood Automotive Group. For over 40 years, we have worked hard providing unparalleled customer service, competitive pricing and quality products. Committed to education and community, we are proud sponsors of many organizations such as: the SAIT Automotive Business Administration program, KidSport, the PREP program, The Salvation Army, the SSUBI (\"Hope\") Foundation and the Rogers Charity Classic.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.