Automotive Sales Manager — Lead a High-Performance Team

VIP Automotive Group of Long Island; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vehicle Discounts on Deals & Services

Paid Time Off

Disability Plans

Recognition Programs

Career Advancement Opportunities

Professional Development

Job summary

Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge Inc, part of the VIP Automotive Group of Long Island, seeks an experienced Automotive Sales Manager to lead the sales team and drive strong results in a fast-paced, high-volume dealership environment.

The role requires weekend availability, a full-time schedule, and a focus on coaching a high-performing team to meet and exceed sales goals while ensuring regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Sales Manager experience within an automotive dealership.
• Proven track record of strong closing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of CDK, VinSolutions, and AutoAlert.
• Ability to train and motivate a high-performing sales team.
• Excellent understanding and execution of dealership sales processes.
• Experience managing a fast-paced, high-volume sales department.
• 3+ years in a dealership management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and support the Sales Team to achieve sales goals.
• Supervise and manage the sales team’s daily activities, including prospecting and networking to acquire new customers.
• Utilize strong desking skills to assist in deal structuring and closing.
• Ensure all deals comply with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Train, motivate, and coach the sales team for peak performance.
• Manage and maintain the customer database to support sales initiatives.
• Collaborate with General Management for deal turnovers and effective operations.
• Promote the success of the company, dealership, and sales staff.

Skills

Closing skills

Sales leadership

Team training

Customer relationship

Tools

CDK

VinSolutions

AutoAlert

Job description

Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge Inc, part of the VIP Automotive Group of Long Island, seeks an experienced Automotive Sales Manager to lead the sales team and drive strong results in a fast-paced, high-volume dealership environment.

The role requires weekend availability, a full-time schedule, and a focus on coaching a high-performing team to meet and exceed sales goals while ensuring regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.