Sales Manager - Leith Honda Aberdeen

Holman Enterprises; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Bereavement

Jury Duty

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Supplemental paid military leave

Statutory paid sick leave

Job summary

Holman Enterprises, via Leith Honda Aberdeen, seeks a Sales Manager to lead a high-performing sales team in a busy automotive dealership. You will recruit, train, and motivate consultants, set targets, and help drive profitability and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with service and support teams to ensure a seamless post-sale experience, monitor market trends, and implement strategies to grow used-vehicle inventory sales while maintaining exceptional customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• CRM proficiency to manage customer interactions, leads and sales data.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Build, train, motivate, and maintain a quality sales organization.
• Assist in hiring of sales consultants and conduct training on selling systems and product knowledge.
• Schedule regular training on sales techniques, product knowledge and customer service.
• Negotiate trade-in deals maximizing profitability for the dealership.
• Stay informed about used vehicle inventory, pricing strategies and sales procedures.
• Monitor and manage daily sales operations to optimize efficiency.
• Research market trends, competitor activities and customer preferences.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate with service to ensure a seamless post-sale experience.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around. The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Leith Honda Aberdeen has an outstanding opportunity for a Sales Manager to join their team and the Holman Family!

Job Duties:

• Build, train, motivate, and maintain a quality sales organization.
• Assist in hiring of sales consultants and conduct in-depth initial training sessions covering dealership selling systems, product knowledge, and professional conduct.
• Schedule regular training sessions to review and reinforce sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer service skills.
• Negotiate trade-in deals with customers while maximizing profitability for the dealership.
• Stay informed about the dealership's used vehicle inventory, pricing strategies, and sales procedures.
• Monitor and manage daily sales operations to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Research and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.
• Cultivate strong relationships with customers to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate with the service department to ensure a seamless customer experience post-sale.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures that prioritize customer satisfaction.
• Establish appraisal guidelines and standards for sales consultants to follow.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Training:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus Proficiency in using CRM software to manage customer interactions, track leads, and analyze sales data Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.)

Relevant Work Experience:

Breadth and depth of technical or functional expertise in own area of responsibility or department; may be acquiring knowledge of other related areas of departments Developing and implementing processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy #LI-GC1 At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other.

Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees
• Temporary or Part-Time statutory paid sick leave

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Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations

Holman 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. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact [e-mail] This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

At Holman, we operate according to “The Holman Way” by always doing what’s right for our people, our customers, and the community. Since 1924, Holman has grown from a single Ford dealership in New Jersey into a global automotive leader with more than 10,000 employees across North America, the UK, and Germany. We deliver a unique range of automotive services, including industry-leading fleet management and leasing; commercial vehicle equipment manufacturing; powertrain distribution and logistics; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; venture capital funding; and automotive retail sales. Headquartered in southern New Jersey since 1924, we are looking for talented employees worldwide to join our Great Place to Work® certified corporate culture and help drive another century of success.