Automotive General Sales Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

401K

Job summary

Berman Kia in Lincolnwood, IL seeks a General Sales Manager to lead the sales department, train staff, set objectives, and drive strategies to boost performance while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years GSM dealership experience, a proven track record of meeting targets, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Experience with VinSolutions and VAuto is a plus, with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of dealership General Sales Manager experience.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with VinSolutions and VAuto.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve targets and objectives.
• Forecast and meet daily, monthly, and annual retail unit sales in new & used vehicle departments.
• Train and mentor sales staff while establishing performance benchmarks.
• Monitor sales activity, track performance metrics, and generate reports for management.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
• Handle customer escalations and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

GSM leadership

Sales targets

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

VinSolutions

VAuto

Job description

Job Title: General Sales Manager

Pay Range: $200,000-$250,000/annually

Berman Kia is looking for a General Sales Manager to lead our team! This pivotal role entails overseeing our sales department, including responsibilities such as training sales personnel, establishing sales objectives, devising strategies to enhance sales performance, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate thesales team to achieve targets and objectives
• Forecast and meet daily, monthly, and annual retail unit sales in new & used vehicle departments
• Train and mentor sales staff while establishing performance benchmarks tooffer continual guidance and support
• Monitor sales activity, track performance metrics, and generate reports for management
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities
• Handle customer escalations and resolve any issues in a timely and professional manner

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2-3 Years of Dealership GSM experience preferred
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and objectives.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement.Experience with VinSolutions and VAuto
• Competitive PTO Policy
• Multiple Low-Cost Medical Insurance Options
• Low-Cost Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Options
• Short Term & Long Term Disability, AD&D
• 401K

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.