Automotive Sales Manager

Daniels-Long-Chevrolet; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Daniels-Long-Chevrolet in Colorado Springs seeks an Automotive Sales Manager to drive sales execution and team performance. You’ll develop talent, tighten processes, and protect customer experience while meeting unit, gross, and expense targets.

You’ll lead daily huddles, review deal structures, coordinate cross-department efforts, and coach the team to ensure consistent, high-quality service and results.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years related experience and/or training (or equivalent).
• Strong business/financial reading skills; confident presenting to groups and leadership
• Practical problem-solving, sound judgment, and comfort with variable situations
• State Sales License and valid Driver License

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, coach, and hold salespeople accountable to standards and results.
• Set monthly/annual objectives for volume, gross profit, expenses, and operating profit.
• Track productivity, review reports/market data, and adjust sales campaigns accordingly.
• Manage new/used inventory acquisition and oversee factory-sponsored programs.
• Coordinate merchandising and promotion of vehicles; partner with other departments.
• Control spending to budget, attend manager meetings, and maintain a professional image

Skills

Sales leadership

Presentation

Coaching

Driver license

Job description

Lead the Floor

As an Automotive Sales Manager, you’ll steer dealership sales execution and keep the team aligned to unit, gross, and expense targets. This role exists to develop talent, tighten process, and drive predictable performance while protecting customer experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recruit, train, coach, and hold salespeople accountable to standards and results
• Set monthly/annual objectives for volume, gross profit, expenses, and operating profit
• Track productivity, review reports/market data, and adjust sales campaigns accordingly
• Manage new/used inventory acquisition and oversee factory-sponsored programs
• Coordinate merchandising and promotion of vehicles; partner with other departments
• Control spending to budget, attend manager meetings, and maintain a professional image

Required qualifications:

• 2–4 years related experience and/or training (or equivalent)
• Strong business/financial reading skills; confident presenting to groups and leadership
• Practical problem-solving, sound judgment, and comfort with variable situations
• State Sales License and valid Driver License

How Your Day Flows

Your morning starts with quick check-ins on yesterday’s numbers and what’s pacing for the month, then a fast huddle to align priorities and remove roadblocks. Midday is spent on the floor and in the office—reviewing deal structure details, keeping communication crisp between departments, and staying available for coaching moments that improve consistency. You’ll carve out time to scan market signals and reporting trends, then pivot the team’s focus as needed. Later, you’ll connect on inventory and program status, plan ahead for upcoming deliveries and New Owner Clinics, and wrap with notes that keep tomorrow moving.

Your Coverage & Time

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off (PTO)