Sales Manager BMW of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA

Cardinalewaymazdamesa; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Sales Manager to foster strong customer relationships and lead a high-performing sales team. In this pivotal role, you will engage directly with clients, ensuring their happiness while driving sales and profitability. Your leadership will inspire team growth through effective training and support, establishing a culture of excellence. If you are passionate about sales and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a top-performing dealer group known for its commitment to employee satisfaction and customer care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Qualifications

• Proven success in auto retail sales with strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop enriching relationships with customers to enhance sales.
• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve performance goals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Sales Training

Organization Skills

Technology Proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cardinale Automotive Group is a world-class organization of happy employees. Relationships are the foundation of our success. With every vehicle sold, every automobile serviced, every customer interaction, and every new hire brought onboard – we strive to create outstanding and long-lasting relationships. This means listening, caring, and understanding. After forty years of success, we're proud to call ourselves one of the nation's top-performing dealer groups.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision offered after 90 days
• Each year we look to provide the very best insurance we can offer.
• 401k provided by Empower
• Ancillary insurance provided by Allstate
• FSA offered.
• Life Insurance provided for and paid by Cardinale Automotive Group.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to develop enriching relationships that improve client happiness and fuel the sales process.
• Establish trust among customers to create a strong network of clientele and prospects.
• Provide training and support to sales staff and assist in closing deals.
• Facilitate regular sales training for continued team growth.
• Demonstrate leadership by setting a clear vision and goals for sales performance.
• Engage and motivate the team to achieve key goals, performance expectations, and standard methodology processes.
• Drive business through a high level of involvement in day-to-day operations.
• Lead the negotiation process ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing.
• Partner with the General Manager to plan and run vehicle inventory.
• Assist in managing controllable expense elements for the New and Used Vehicle Departments.
• Analyze business metrics to resolve shortfalls and implement action plans to elevate performance.

Qualifications

• Proven success in auto retail sales.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to mentor and train others.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Passionate about training sales team members and operating within a reciprocal environment.
• Enthusiastic personality with a high-energy attitude.
• Ability to boost morale during the sales workday and improve profitability.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills.
• Experience and desire to work with technology.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.