Automotive Sales Manager

Elite Recruiting Services; California; On-site; USD 145,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Elite Recruiting Services in the Los Angeles area is seeking an experienced Automotive Sales Manager for a confidential search with an established dealership. You will lead a hands-on team, desk deals, structure transactions, and drive gross profit while exceeding targets.

This full-time leadership role offers strong earning potential, comprehensive benefits, and career growth within a premier automotive group in Southern California.

Qualifications

• Previous Automotive Sales Manager experience at a franchised dealership.
• Proven desking of deals, structuring transactions, and closing business.
• Strong CRM, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Track record of driving sales volume and gross profit.
• Experience leading and developing sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop the automotive sales team.
• Prospect deals, structure transactions, negotiate, and close customers.
• Drive new and pre-owned vehicle sales volume and gross profitability.
• Monitor sales performance, CRM activity, and departmental goals.
• Train and mentor sales consultants to improve production and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with trade evaluations, inventory management, and sales strategies.
• Ensure CRM accountability and lead follow-up.

Job description

Los Angeles, United States | Posted on 10/20/2026

$13,000–$15,000 PER MONTH DOE

$156,000–$180,000 Annual Earning Potential

DOMESTIC & FORD DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE A STRONG PLUS!

EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE SALES MANAGERS — YOUR NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY IS HERE!

Are you a proven Automotive Sales Manager who knows how to DESK DEALS, CLOSE BUSINESS, DRIVE GROSS PROFIT, AND LEAD A WINNING TEAM?

A well-established automotive dealership in the Greater Los Angeles area is conducting a CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH for an experienced, results-driven Automotive Sales Manager.

We want a hands-on leader who understands dealership operations, knows how to maximize every sales opportunity, and has the ability to motivate a team to consistently exceed expectations.

FORD AND DOMESTIC DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE!

If you're currently producing strong results and looking for an opportunity with excellent earning potential and a comprehensive benefits package, we want to hear from you!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$156,000–$180,000 annual earning potential

Competitive compensation based on experience and performance

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Full-time leadership opportunity

Opportunity for long-term career growth

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead, coach, motivate, and develop the automotive sales team.

Prospecting deals, structure transactions, negotiate, and close customers.

Drive new and pre-owned vehicle sales volume and gross profitability.

Monitor sales performance, closing ratios, CRM activity, and departmental goals.

Train and mentor sales consultants to improve production and customer satisfaction.

Assist with trade evaluations, inventory management, and sales strategies.

Ensure consistent CRM accountability, lead follow-up, and customer engagement.

Work closely with dealership leadership to maximize operational performance.

Maintain a competitive, accountable, and results-driven sales culture.

Deliver an exceptional customer experience.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous Automotive Sales Manager experience at a franchised dealership.

Proven success desking deals, structuring transactions, and closing business.

Strong understanding of new and used vehicle sales operations.

Demonstrated ability to drive sales volume and gross profit.

Experience leading, coaching, and developing sales teams.

Strong CRM, negotiation, and communication skills.

A results-driven leadership style with a strong work ethic.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with inventory management, trade evaluations, and sales forecasting.

WE WANT A LEADER — NOT JUST A MANAGER!

We're looking for someone who can walk into a dealership and make an immediate impact.

Someone who understands the numbers, knows how to close deals, develops their people, and takes ownership of results.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY — YOU KNOW HOW TO WIN.

If that sounds like you, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY-LEVEL MANAGEMENT POSITION.

CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS

This opportunity is being managed confidentially by Elite Recruiting Services LLC on behalf of an established automotive dealership in the Greater Los Angeles area.

All qualified applications will be reviewed discreetly.

NO WALK-INS — ALL INTERVIEWS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR AUTOMOTIVE CAREER?

$13K–$15K PER MONTH | FULL BENEFITS | LOS ANGELES AREA

If you're an experienced Automotive Sales Manager ready for your next move, we want to speak with you!