New Vehicle Sales Manager - Chevrolet

Lake-Auto-Group; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses for New Vehicle Sales Volume

Bonuses for New Vehicle Sales Gross

Job summary

Lake Chevrolet seeks an experienced automotive sales professional to lead our New Chevrolet Sales Department. This hands-on sales leader will drive volume, develop salespeople, manage inventory, protect gross, improve processes, and own department performance.

Ideal candidates have dealership leadership experience, a track record of building high-performing teams, and a strong understanding of inventory aging, pricing, and incentives.

Qualifications

• Has automotive retail sales experience.
• Understands desking and deal structure.
• Knows how to manage and motivate a sales team.
• Can use data to make informed decisions.
• Experience with CRM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead our New Chevrolet Sales Department and drive volume.
• Desk and structure deals to protect gross and close effectively.
• Coach, train, and develop sales consultants for performance.
• Monitor pricing, incentives, and market conditions.
• Manage inventory and aging of new Chevrolet vehicles.
• Oversee leads, appointments, showroom traffic, and follow-up.
• Ensure CRM activity and performance are tracked and improved.
• Collaborate with F&I and dealership leadership.
• Recruit high-performing sales professionals and deliver excellent customer experience.

Skills

Automotive retail sales

Desking & deal structure

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

CRM management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

DEMO and no late nights...we close at 7pm Monday through Friday.

Lake Chevrolet is looking for an experienced automotive sales professional to lead our New Chevrolet Sales Department.
We're not looking for someone to simply sit at a desk and work deals.
We're looking for a hands-on sales leader who can drive volume, develop salespeople, manage inventory, protect gross, improve processes, and take ownership of the department's performance.
If you're an experienced automotive Sales Manager, Desk Manager, or New Vehicle Manager who believes you can build a team and compete at a high level in the Milwaukee market, we want to talk to you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead our New Chevrolet Sales Department


• Desk and structure deals


• Coach, train, and develop sales consultants


• Drive new-vehicle sales volume and market share


• Manage new Chevrolet inventory and aging


• Monitor pricing and competitive market conditions


• Maximize inventory turn and minimize aged inventory


• Manage leads, appointments, showroom traffic, and follow-up


• Hold the sales team accountable for CRM activity and performance


• Monitor closing percentages and salesperson productivity


• Maintain strong knowledge of Chevrolet incentives and programs


• Work closely with F&I and dealership leadership


• Recruit and develop high-performing sales professionals


• Deliver an excellent customer experience

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has automotive retail sales experience


• Has dealership management or leadership experience


• Understands desking and deal structure


• Knows how to manage and motivate a sales team


• Understands inventory aging, turn, pricing, and days supply


• Is comfortable using data to make decisions


• Is organized and process-driven


• Can hold people accountable


• Is competitive and results-oriented


• Wants to be actively involved with the sales team and customers

GM/Chevrolet experience is a plus, but we will consider strong automotive sales managers from other franchises.

WHY LAKE CHEVROLET?

Lake Chevrolet has been serving the Milwaukee area since 1923. We offer a professional dealership environment, a strong inventory position, an established customer base, and the resources necessary for an experienced manager to succeed.

We're looking for someone who wants more than another automotive management job. We're looking for someone who wants to take ownership of a department, develop a team, and build something successful.

The Lake Automotive Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In addition to a monthly salary, you will receive bonuses for: New Vehicle Sales Volume, New Vehicle Sales Gross, New Vehicle F&I Gross, New Vehicle Customer Satisfaction (NPS).