Sales Manager

Laird Noller Automotive; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Laird Noller Automotive in Lawrence, KS is seeking an experienced Sales Manager, GSM, or General Manager who wants to build a dealership, not just manage a department. You will lead the team to deliver exceptional sales results and a customer-focused experience.

You’ll recruit, train, coach, and develop salespeople, while driving KPIs, gross, inventory, and closing metrics. The role requires visible leadership, strategic vision, and a passion for growing with the company.

Qualifications

• Has proven experience as a Sales Manager, GSM, or GM.
• Knows how to recruit, train, coach, and develop salespeople.
• Understands automotive sales, desking, gross, inventory, and closing.
• Knows how to manage KPIs and hold a team accountable.
• Can build a strong sales culture from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a growth strategy to build the dealership.
• Lead by example and mentor the sales team to exceed targets.
• Recruit, train, coach, and retain top-performing salespeople.
• Drive KPIs, inventory management, gross, and closing performance.

Skills

Sales leadership

Automotive sales knowledge

KPIs management

Recruiting & training

Team building

Leadership by example

Strategic growth focus

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LAWRENCE, KS 66046Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $24,000.00 Base+Commission/yearSales Manager / GSM / General Manager

Ready for the Opportunity of a Lifetime?

We’re looking for an experienced Sales Manager, General Sales Manager (GSM), or General Manager who is ready to do more than manage a department — we want someone who wants to build a dealership.

We are a growing dealership with tremendous untapped potential, and we are looking for a leader who sees the opportunity and is ready to run with it.

This Is Your Opportunity to Build

Ready to build a dealership the way you want it?

This is an opportunity for someone who has the experience, leadership ability, and vision to come in and make a real impact. You’ll have the opportunity to develop people, improve processes, grow sales, build a culture, and help take the dealership to the next level.

There is serious room for growth and upward movement for the right person.

What We’re Looking For

• Has proven experience as a Sales Manager, GSM, or GM
• Knows how to recruit, train, coach, and develop salespeople
• Understands automotive sales, desking, gross, inventory, and closing
• Knows how to manage KPIs and hold a team accountable
• Can build a strong sales culture from the ground up
• Is highly motivated and results-driven
• Leads by example
• Isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get involved
• Has the vision to identify opportunities and the drive to execute
• Wants to grow with a company rather than simply hold a position

What You Can Expect

• Huge growth opportunity.
• We are growing, and there is plenty of room to make your mark.
• Huge earning potential.
• We are prepared to reward the person who can deliver results.
• Upward mobility.
• We want to develop leaders. If you have the ability and ambition to take on more responsibility, there is an opportunity to do exactly that.
• Real influence.
• We’re looking for someone who wants to help shape the operation — not someone who simply wants to follow the same playbook.
• A chance to build.
• Bring your ideas. Bring your experience. Bring your energy. Help us build the dealership, culture, and sales operation you know it can be.

Qualifications*

• * must be able to pass background, MVR, and drug screen.
• * must be able to enter and exit vehicles without assistance
• * must be able to lift 15+ lbs
• * must be able to be in elements