Automotive New Car Sales Manager

JIM HUDSON MOTORS OF SUMTER INC; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid Vacation & Personal Leave

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance $25K

401(k) retirement plan with match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Jim Hudson Toyota Sumter is seeking an experienced New Car Sales Manager to lead the sales team at our Sumter, SC location. You will forecast goals, hire and train staff, and drive performance while ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering high customer satisfaction.

The role offers a competitive compensation package, relocation consideration for the right candidate, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits within a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Sales Management experience is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be a current resident.
• Must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts goals and objectives for sales.
• Hires, trains, motivates, counsels and monitors the performance of all new-vehicle sales employees.
• Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees, ensuring proper staffing at all times.
• Assists individual salespeople in setting aggressive yet realistic monthly goals and objectives and provides them with the support to meet these goals.
• Maintains an accurate daily log that reflects all sales activities in the dealership.
• Develops incentive programs with dealer and other managers.
• Helps salespeople close deals when necessary.

Skills

Sales management

Communication

Team oriented

Computer proficiency

Job description

Description

Jim Hudson Automotive Group is a multi-franchise dealer group with all the most popular brands: Audi, Chevrolet, Acura, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Lexus, Toyota and Ford. Family owned and operated; we have stores in the greater Columbia SC area, Sumter SC, and Augusta GA. Mr. Hudson's firm commitment to customer service has formed the foundation of all our great dealerships.

Jim Hudson Toyota Sumter is looking to hire an experienced Sales Manager to join our team! We provide excellent compensation and benefits, a friendly, professional work environment, and opportunities for advancement. Expected compensation is $180,000+ annually. We value our employees and invest in their success.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to live and work for a reputable dealer, where you will have a comfortable lifestyle, the cost of living is low, climate is temperate and you’ll be close to historic buildings, art galleries, restaurants, unique shops, museums, hiking, lake life, fishing, golf and so much more!

We offer:

• Potential Income: $180K+
• Relocation assistance possible for the right candidate
• Paid Vacation and Personal Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vison Insurance
• $25K employer paid life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Corporate Chaplain
• Paid Holidays
• Christmas bonus
• Career advancement opportunities
• A positive and professional work environment

Responsibilities – New Car Sales Manager:

• Forecasts goals and objectives for sales
• Hires, trains, motivates, counsels and monitors the performance of all new-vehicle sales employees.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect new-vehicle sales.
• Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees, ensuring proper staffing at all times.
• Assists individual salespeople in setting aggressive yet realistic monthly goals and objectives and provides them with the support to meet these goals.
• Maintains an accurate daily log that reflects all sales activities in the dealership.
• Ensures proper follow-up of all potential buyers by developing, implementing, and monitoring a prospecting and sales control system.
• Develops, implements and monitors a follow-up system for new-vehicle purchasers.
• Maintains teamwork in a customer-focused sales environment throughout the sales, delivery and follow-up process.
• Conducts daily and weekly sales meetings.
• Provides effective communication throughout the new-vehicle department as well as interdepartmentally.
• Ensures that new-vehicle salespeople understand and follow dealership policies and procedures.
• Provides proper product and training resources for salespeople on a regular and continuous basis.
• Oversees the efforts of new-vehicle salespeople to enhance the image and customer satisfaction ratings of the dealership.
• Works with salespeople on programs that will increase the new-car gross and F&I penetration.
• Develops incentive programs along with dealer and other managers.
• Helps salespeople close deals when necessary.
• Completes deal settlement sheets and turns into accounting office in a prompt and timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains standards for the delivery of vehicles to customers.
• Schedules first service appointment at time of delivery.
• Provides dealer with accurate floor traffic control data on a daily basis.
• Processes salesperson commission sheets and monitors payroll records of salespeople.
• Reviews inventory daily to ensure the proper mix of grounded stock for maximum turnover efficiency.
• Recommends to the general sales manager the new-car inventory to be carried by color, model and equipment, based on a variety of customer and market analyses.
• Assists the used-vehicle department with trade appraisals as needed.
• Directs merchandising and advertising efforts for the new-vehicle department in conjunction with the sales managers and dealer.
• Assists in the development of advertising campaigns and other promotions.
• Attends managers meetings as requested.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements - New Car Sales Manager:

• At least 2 years of Sales Management experience is required
• Understand and comply with federal/state/local regulations which affect the new vehicle purchase and finance department
• Strong communications skills, team oriented
• Computer proficient
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Resume must be uploaded for immediate consideration
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be a current resident
• Must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, and drug screen

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of 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.