General Sales Manager - Audi of West Houston

Sonic Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off that Increases with Ten

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas

Employee Pricing on Vehicles, Parts &

Job summary

Audi West Houston, part of Sonic Automotive, is seeking a General Sales Manager to lead the sales department toward unit volume, profit and customer satisfaction goals. This role requires proven leadership of a large dealership team and collaboration across departments to deliver an exceptional ownership experience.

Join a high-performing, brand-focused team in a modern facility within a Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive dealership leadership experience.
• Ability to lead large, high-performing sales teams and drive profitability.
• Strong business acumen in sales strategy, inventory management and cross-department collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and development of future leaders.
• Data-driven decision-making in a dynamic retail environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales department to achieve unit volume, gross profit, and financial goals daily, monthly, and yearly.
• Develop and execute sales strategies with dealership leadership to maximize market share.
• Forecast sales performance and set targets, reviewing results and implementing improvements.
• Conduct regular sales meetings to align the team on goals and best practices.
• Oversee inventory to support velocity and profitability.
• Collaborate with Service and F&I leadership for a seamless customer experience.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor sales managers and staff.
• Monitor metrics and compensation plans to ensure performance-based rewards.
• Champion brand standards, factory programs, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Job description

General Sales Manager - Audi of West Houston

• Full-time
• SHL Package: Sonic Sales Manager
• Dealership: 226 - Audi of West Houston

Audi West Houston isn’t just any dealership, we’re a proud Audi Magna Society Elite award winner, placing us among the top Audi stores in the nation.

This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering world-class customer service, exceptional performance, and an unmatched ownership experience.

Located in Houston’s Energy Corridor right off I-10, our modern facility blends luxury with convenience, offering a welcoming environment and thoughtful amenities to make every visit stress-free.

If you’re looking to grow your career with a high-performing team backed by a world-class brand, Audi West Houston is the place to be.

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the sales department to achieve unit volume, gross profit, and overall financial objectives on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis.
• Partner with dealership leadership to develop and execute sales strategies that maximize market share and profitability.
• Forecast monthly and yearly sales performance, including departmental goals, unit sales mix, and gross objectives.
• Work closely with individual sales managers and associates to set targets, review results, and implement improvement plans.
• Conduct daily and weekly sales meetings to align the team on performance goals, strategy, and customer engagement best practices.
• Oversee inventory management, ensuring proper mix and age of new and pre-owned vehicles to support sales velocity and profitability.
• Collaborate with Service and F&I leadership to deliver a seamless, customer-first sales and ownership experience.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor sales managers and associates, building a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Monitor performance metrics and commission structures to ensure fair, motivating, and performance-driven compensation plans.
• Champion factory programs, brand standards, and compliance initiatives to deliver a premium Audi experience.
• Maintain accountability for safety, compliance, and professional development across the sales department.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+years of progressive dealership leadership experience, including time as a General Sales Manager orSales Director.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, high-performing sales teams while driving profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Strong business acumen with experience in sales strategy, financial performance, inventory management, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop future leaders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to make data-driven decisions and adapt quickly in a dynamic retail environment.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with both customers and internal stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA and able to pass pre-employment screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Audi brand experience is preferred.

Schedule

• Sundays Always Off
• Saturday Availability Required
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off that Increases with Tenure
• Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
• Employee Pricing on Vehicles, Parts & Service
• Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options
• Exclusive Travel Discounts on Hotels, Flights & Rentals
• Career Growth within a Fortune 500 Company

All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines