General Sales Manager - CJ's

Cactus Jacks Auto Texas - 8640 ERL Thornton FWY; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cactus Jack’s Auto is seeking a General Sales Manager in Dallas, TX. This hands-on leadership role focuses on coaching, developing teams, and driving performance through data and CRM usage.

You will be visible on the showroom floor, partner with sales specialists, and manage KPI-driven outcomes while maintaining strong customer relationships. Automotive experience is not required, but leadership excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing people.
• Hands-on leadership with daily involvement.
• Comfortable managing through KPIs and measurable activity.
• Able to turn performance data into coaching and action.
• Willingness to learn CRM and other technology.
• Clear and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop Sales Specialists through observation, feedback, practice, and regular one-on-one development.
• Work side by side with the sales team throughout the day.
• Partner with Sales Specialists when customers are in-house.
• Step into customer interactions, objections, deal discussions, and problem-solving when leadership support is needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

People development

Data-driven coaching

CRM proficiency

Communication

Accountability

Team leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

CRM software

Job description

General Sales Manager

Annual Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000

Build People. Drive Performance. Lead From the Floor.

About Cactus Jack’s Auto

Cactus Jack’s Auto is a growing used-vehicle retailer focused on helping customers find dependable transportation while providing financing solutions designed to serve a broad range of credit situations. Today, we operate acrossArizona and Texas in four major markets — Phoenix, Tucson, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

And we’re continuing to grow. Cactus Jack’s has recently secured two new Super Center locations in Houston, Texas, scheduled to open by the end of the year, expanding our presence into a fifth major market.

As we grow, our focus remains on building strong teams, developing our people, delivering an outstanding customer experience, and creating career opportunities for individuals who want to grow with us.

Cactus Jack’s Auto is looking for a General Sales Manager who wants to build people, not simply manage deals.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys coaching, developing teams, using data to improve performance, and working side by side with salespeople and customers. Our GSMs are not expected to manage from the "ivory tower." They are expected to be visible, engaged, and actively involved in the business every day.

Prior automotive experience is not required. If you have successfully led people in sales, retail, hospitality, financial services, call centers, or another performance-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Your primary responsibility is to create a developmental, accountable, and highly collaborative dealership culture.

You will:

• Coach and develop Sales Specialists through observation, feedback, practice, and regular one-on-one development.
• Work side by side with the sales team throughout the day.
• Partner with Sales Specialists when customers are in-house.
• Step into customer interactions, objections, deal discussions, and problem-solving when leadership support is needed.
• Set clear expectations and hold employees accountable while maintaining a positive, professional environment.
• Identify individual strengths and development opportunities and coach accordingly.
• Build a culture where employees continually improve.

Manage Performance Through Data

We believe strong sales results begin with strong daily behaviors.

You will actively manage CRM execution, including:

• Calls, texts, and emails.
• Speed-to-lead.
• Lead follow-up.
• Appointment-setting activity.
• Missed appointment follow-up.
• Proper lead dispositioning.
• Detailed CRM notes.
• Lead aging and pipeline management.

You will also monitor and manage key sales KPIs, including:

• Total sales and sales versus goal.
• Application-to-sale conversion.
• Overall closing percentage.
• Close rate by credit tier.
• Appointment-to-show and show-to-sale conversion.
• Individual Sales Specialist performance.
• Inventory utilization.
• Aged and featured inventory performance.
• Overall customer experience.

The expectation is not simply to review results after the fact. The GSM must identify what is happening before the sale, coach the behaviors that drive performance, and take action when opportunities are being missed.

What We're Looking For

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Have experience leading and developing people.
• Enjoy being directly involved with your team.
• Are comfortable managing through KPIs and measurable activity.
• Can turn performance data into coaching and action.
• Are comfortable learning CRM and other technology.
• Can hold people accountable while maintaining strong relationships.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Are competitive, driven, and results-oriented.
• Believe leadership means helping other people become more successful.

Automotive Experience Is Not Required

We can teach the automotive business.

What we are looking for is someone who already knows how to lead, coach, communicate, manage performance, use data, take ownership, and build a strong team culture.

If you want to lead from the floor, develop people, and take ownership of a dealership's performance, we would like to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Retail Store Manager: 2 years (Preferred)
• Leadership: 3 years (Required)
• Automotive / Finance Manager : 3 years (Preferred)
• Automotive sales: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English & Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person