Automotive General Sales Manager

Napleton Corporate; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Training

Discounts on products, services, and  

Job summary

Napleton Corporate in Missouri is seeking a General Sales Manager for Napleton Mid Rivers Kia to lead New and Used vehicle sales, financial services, and fixed operations. You will attract, develop, and retain top talent, create an exceptional buying and ownership experience, and partner with the General Manager to drive inventory strategy and store performance.

You will oversee the team, strategies, and processes to ensure strong profitability and customer satisfaction while guiding day-to-day

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as an automotive retail sales manager.
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
• Proven talent development and retention skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undergo background check.

Responsibilities

• Attracting, developing, and retaining top dealership talent.
• Motivate team to meet goals per Napleton processes.
• Manage negotiation and financing with customers.
• Lead Used Car Sales Department including inventory and pricing.
• Create exceptional customer experience and loyalty.
• Partner with General Manager to plan inventory.
• Analyze business and develop improvement plans.
• Drive business with day-to-day operations involvement.

Skills

Automotive sales leadership

Talent development

Negotiation & pricing

Team leadership

Customer experience

Financial acumen

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next General Sales Manager. This is an exciting opportunity in a growing, fast-paced industry. Located at Napleton Mid Rivers KIA, the General Sales Manager position is a leader of Napleton’s Dealership locations which partners with our General Manager to help lead New and Used Sales, Financial Services, and Fixed Operations. This role drives the performance of the store by attracting, developing, and retaining great talent and creating an exceptional buying and ownership experience for our customers.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join one of the country’s largest and most successful automotive dealership groups and Apply Today!

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is affiliated with over 25 brands of new vehicles and 50+ dealerships throughout seven states. Our strength comes from the more than 3,500 employees nationwide. We are currently one of the largest automotive groups in the country, providing incredible growth opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Potential pay range of $350,00-$450,000 per year. This includes incentive-based pay, so your skills and efforts drive your income.
• Family Owned and Operated – 90+ years in business!
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Training
• Discounts on products, services, and vehicles
• Fantastic Growth Opportunities

Job Responsibilities:

• Attracting, developing, and retaining the very best talent for the dealership
• Engaging and motivating the team to achieve key goals, and performance expectations following Napleton’s processes.
• Managing the negotiation and financing processes with Sales Associates ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing
• Leading the Used Car Sales Department including inventory management, merchandising, pricing, and the reconditioning process
• Creating an exceptional customer experience to drive customer loyalty
• Partnering with General Manager to plan and manage new and used vehicle inventory
• Analyzing the business to determine shortfalls and developing action plans to improve performance.
• Driving the business through a high-level of involvement in the day-to-day operations

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Automotive retail Sales Manager experience
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Proven ability to attract, develop and retain great talent
• Strong financial and business acumen and the ability to drive revenue and profitability
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization and follow-up skills
  • Experience and desire to work with technology
  • Valid in-state driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record
  • Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with local law/regulations
  • 18+ years of age or older to comply with the company driving policy

  
  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