Sales Desk Manager

L0786 Hill Country Honda; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking a capable Sales Desk Manager for Hill Country Honda in San Antonio, TX. This role leads the daily sales process, coaches the team, and structures deals to maximize profitability while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

The position requires 3+ years of automotive sales leadership, strong finance knowledge, and proficiency with CRM/DMS tools. It offers strong compensation and incentives with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive sales leadership experience in an OEM dealership or equivalent.
• Proven ability to desking deals and improve profitability.
• Strong understanding of lender programs, trade appraisals, and financing options.
• Experience coaching automotive retail sales teams.
• Proficiency with CRM, DMS, and desking tools.
• Excellent customer service and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Structure and desk vehicle deals to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Support Sales Consultants through the sales process to improve closing performance.
• Review pricing, trade valuations, lender programs, and payment options.
• Assist customers with vehicle selection, negotiations, and purchase decisions.
• Drive achievement of sales, gross profit, volume, and CSI objectives.
• Monitor sales activity, lead conversion, and showroom performance.
• Coach and develop Sales Consultants on sales process, product knowledge, and customer engagement.
• Ensure compliance with dealership policies, OEM standards, and sales procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Desking deals

Finance knowledge

Coaching teams

CRM/DMS tools

Customer focus

Negotiation

Valid driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM

DMS

Desking tools

Job description

Dealership: L0786 Hill Country Honda HILL COUNTRY HONDA Location: San Antonio, Texas Position Title: Sales Desk Manager Classification: Full Time; Onsite Reports to: General Sales Manager/ General Manager Estimated Annual Compensation: $140,000 - $175,000/ per year

Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway At Lithia & Driveway, we're powered by people and driven to deliver results. As one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, we're focused on growing leaders who want to make an impact – both in their store and across the company. We are looking for a Automotive Sales Desk Manager to lead, develop, and inspire our Sales team at Hill Country Honda in San Antonio. This role is a key driver of performance, culture, and the customer experience.

Why Join Our Team?

At Lithia & Driveway, we're powered by people and driven to deliver results. As one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, we're focused on growing leaders who want to make an impact, both in their store and across the company. At Lithia & Driveway, you'll find:

• Real opportunities for advancement across a national network.
• Leadership development and training through our internal learning programs.
• A culture that recognizes and rewards results.
• The ability to drive store success with the autonomy to shape your team.

What You'll Do

The Sales Desk Manager is responsible for driving dealership sales performance by supporting and leading the daily sales process, structuring vehicle deals, coaching sales associates, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This role serves as a key resource for the sales team by assisting with negotiations, desking deals, inventory management, customer engagement, and sales process compliance while helping the dealership achieve profitability and volume objectives.

• Structure and desk vehicle deals to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Support Sales Consultants throughout the sales process to improve closing performance.
• Review pricing, trade valuations, lender programs, and payment options.
• Assist customers with vehicle selection, negotiations, and purchase decisions.
• Drive achievement of sales, gross profit, volume, and CSI objectives.
• Monitor sales activity, lead conversion, and showroom performance.
• Coach and develop Sales Consultants on sales process, product knowledge, and customer engagement.
• Ensure compliance with dealership policies, OEM standards, and sales procedures.
• Partner with F&I to facilitate efficient deal flow and vehicle deliveries for our customers.
• Manage inventory pricing, merchandising, and aging inventory strategy.
• Conduct daily sales meetings and reinforce accountability to performance goals.
• Help recruit, onboard, and develop top sales talent.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of automotive sales leadership experience in an OEM dealership.
• Proven success desking deals and driving sales profitability.
• Strong understanding of finance, lender programs, and trade appraisals.
• Experience coaching and developing automotive retail sales teams.
• Proficiency with CRM, DMS, and automotive desking tools.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional appearance and customer-focused mindset.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Total Rewards $140,000.00 - $175,000.00/ per year This is a performance driven position, eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which includes a base/hourly/draw offset and the ability to collect commission and bonus based on performance. Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

We are a drug-free workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life.

Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD).

Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!