Automotive Service Manager/ Technicial Experience

Ice Cold Air Discount Auto Repair; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A local automotive dealership in New York seeks an experienced Automotive General Sales Manager to lead the sales team, focusing on recruitment, training, and ethical practices. Candidates should have significant dealership experience and strong leadership skills. The role offers a salary of $65,000.00 per year, and applicants are considered without discrimination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a car dealership, with 1+ year in a management role.
• Strong working knowledge of automotive regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and hire salespeople for various positions.
• Educate sales staff on lead generation and closing techniques.
• Oversee day-to-day dealership activities.
• Track customer interactions using CRM.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Forecast future sales.

Skills

Leadership

Sales expertise

Customer relationship management

Knowledge of automotive industry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a natural leader? Do you have a strong work ethic and a knack for building rapport with customers? This may be the position you’ve been looking for!

Our successful dealership is looking for an Automotive General Sales Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and educating our sales department on best practices. This could include teaching the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals. You will be responsible for hiring salespeople and providing leadership to ensure they meet their sales goals.

It is important that the sales team is held to the highest ethical standards, and we expect you to support those standards and practices. If you have a proven track record of leading a successful sales team, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Recruit and hire salespeople for a variety of positions
• Educate salespeople on the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals
• Oversee the dealership’s day-to-day activities, maintaining a high degree of employee morale
• Track prospective and existing customers using the company’s preferred CRM from initial contact to closing the deal and beyond
• Foster high customer satisfaction with the car buying experience, encouraging referrals and repeat business
• Track car sales on a regular basis and forecast future sales

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of car dealership experience, with at least one year in a management role, is preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Strong working knowledge of the automotive industry and any local, state, or federal regulations that affect vehicle sales and/or the automotive industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other basic computer programs
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required

Compensation: $65,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.