Automotive General Sales Manager

Big O Tires and Services; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A prominent tire retailer in Petaluma seeks a dedicated leadership professional to manage sales personnel and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong automotive background, excellent interpersonal skills, and five years of dealership experience. Responsibilities include recruitment, customer management, and enhancing sales performance. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and various benefits including bonuses, health insurance, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of car dealership experience.
• At least one year in a management role preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong knowledge of the automotive industry and applicable regulations.
• Proficient in basic computer programs and office software.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and hire salespeople for various positions.
• Educate salespeople on generating leads and closing deals.
• Oversee dealership's day-to-day activities.
• Track customers using company CRM.
• Foster high customer satisfaction.
• Forecast future car sales.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of automotive industry

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Benefits/Perks
• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

Are you a natural leader? Do you have a strong work ethic and a knack for building rapport with customers? This may be the position you’ve been looking for!

Responsibilities

• Recruit and hire salespeople for a variety of positions
• Educate salespeople on the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals
• Oversee the dealership’s day-to-day activities, maintaining a high degree of employee morale
• Track prospective and existing customers using the company’s preferred CRM from initial contact to closing the deal and beyond
• Foster high customer satisfaction with the car buying experience, encouraging referrals and repeat business
• Track car sales on a regular basis and forecast future sales

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of car dealership experience, with at least one year in a management role, is preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Strong working knowledge of the automotive industry and any local, state, or federal regulations that affect vehicle sales and/or the automotive industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other basic computer programs
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required