Sales Manager

Socket.dev; Kentville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings

Ongoing training

Career growth opportunities

Employee perks

Job summary

Steele Auto Group is seeking a Sales Manager for Steele Valley Chevrolet. The role focuses on coaching a high-performing sales team, maintaining a strong sales floor presence, and driving new vehicle sales while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

The successful candidate will lead, develop, and mentor sales staff, collaborate with dealership leadership, and champion customer satisfaction across all interactions.

Qualifications

• Automotive sales leadership experience in a high-volume dealership.
• Proven ability to coach and develop sales teams.
• Strong understanding of new vehicle sales operations and performance management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with mentoring mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Representatives to meet goals.
• Maintain a strong presence on the sales floor providing real-time coaching.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive new vehicle sales while ensuring a top customer experience at every stage.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, Finance, and dealership leadership to hit objectives.
• Monitor sales performance and market opportunities to maximize results.
• Support inventory management and manufacturer programs.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and developing future sales leaders.
• Champion customer satisfaction and reflect the Steele Valley Chevrolet standard.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer relations

Communication

Performance management

Job description

At Steele Auto Group, work is more than a job. It is a chance to inspire positive impact through every interaction, every vehicle, every journey. Our people are at the heart of it all, because everything we do is driven by you. Your passion. Your purpose. Your potential.

Sales Manager | Steele Valley Chevrolet

We are looking for a Sales Manager who thrives on coaching, enjoys being present and engaged with their team, and is motivated by helping others succeed. As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive performance, support the growth of your people, and play an important role in the continued success of the flagship dealership.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Representatives, helping them achieve both individual and team goals
• Maintain a strong presence on the sales floor, providing real-time coaching, support, and leadership
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Drive new vehicle sales performance while ensuring an exceptional customer experience at every stage of the buying journey
• Partner closely with the General Manager, Finance team, and dealership leadership to achieve business objectives
• Monitor sales activities, performance metrics, and market opportunities to maximize results
• Support inventory management, merchandising strategies, and manufacturer programs
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and developing future sales leaders
• Champion customer satisfaction and ensure every interaction reflects the Steele Valley Chevrolet standard

What You Bring:

• Automotive sales leadership experience, preferably within a high-volume dealership environment
• A proven ability to coach, motivate, and develop successful sales teams
• Strong understanding of new vehicle sales operations and performance management
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills
• A hands-on leadership style with a genuine passion for mentoring and developing people
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A customer-first mindset and commitment to operational excellence

Why Steele Auto Group?

As part of Steele Auto Group, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package, performance incentives, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings opportunities, ongoing training, employee perks, and career growth opportunities within Atlantic Canada's largest automotive group.