Bessemer - Sales Manager - Full Time

Long Lewis Auto Group; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Paid time off and holiday pay

Employee discounts on vehicles and 


Job summary

Long Lewis Auto Group in Alabama is actively seeking a Sales Manager to lead the sales team, structure deals, and maximize performance. This role focuses on developing a top-tier team, driving revenue, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with banks for financing, and implement sales strategies to achieve targets while staying aligned with market trends and regulations. A strong leadership mindset and customer-centric approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven automotive sales experience with a successful track record (≥3 years).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expertise in deal structuring and securing financing approvals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and lead a dynamic sales team to exceed sales targets.
• Structure and present deals with banks and lenders to secure financing approvals.
• Assist the team in customer interactions, negotiations, and closing deals.
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to improve results.
• Foster a customer-focused sales culture and enhance the dealership’s reputation.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, financing options, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Deal structuring

Financing approvals

Customer engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Long Lewis Auto Group is seeking an experienced and driven Sales Manager to lead our sales team, structure deals, and maximize sales performance. If you have a passion for automotive sales, leadership experience, and a results-oriented mindset, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a well-established and respected dealership.

Why Join Us?

At Long Lewis Auto Group, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while fostering a high-performance sales culture. As a Sales Manager, you will play a key role in developing a top-tier sales team, driving revenue, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses
• Six-figure earning potential, with top-performing Sales Managers earning $100,000+ annually
• Leadership role managing and mentoring a high-performing sales team
• Advanced finance training to structure deals and secure customer approvals
• Hands-on experience working with customers to close sales
• Opportunities for continuous training and professional growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train, and lead a dynamic sales team to exceed sales targets
• Structure and present deals while working with banks and lenders to secure financing approvals
• Assist the team in customer interactions, negotiations, and closing deals
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to improve results
• Foster a customer-focused sales culture that enhances the dealership’s reputation
• Stay up to date on industry trends, financing options, and best practices

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in automotive sales with a track record of success; at least 3 years
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Expertise in deal structuring and securing financing approvals
• Ability to engage with customers and drive a positive sales experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee discounts on vehicles and services

Travel Required

No .

Behaviors

Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred

Motivations

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Financial : Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Entrepreneurial Spirit : Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

Required

3 years: Sales Manager or Successful Sales Consultant Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVER'S LICENSE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Long Lewis Auto Group – Lead the Way to Success.