Sales/Used Car Manager

Hamblock Auto Parent; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamblock Chevrolet GMC, located in Ottawa, IL, is seeking a Sales Manager who can energize a high-performance sales team and implement a robust used-vehicle strategy. This role focuses on sourcing, appraising, pricing, merchandising, and selling used vehicles profitably while maintaining a positive culture and customer-focused approach.

You will coach the team, analyze inventory and market conditions, and drive improvements in sales performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive sales and/or management.
• Proven track record in used vehicle sales and operations.
• Strong knowledge of used vehicle appraisal, inventory, pricing, and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop our sales team.
• Help create a positive and high-energy dealership culture.
• Develop and execute a strong used vehicle strategy.
• Monitor used inventory, pricing, market position, and sales performance.
• Work with salespeople to improve their skills and performance.
• Support the team in delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes and results.
• Lead by example.

Skills

Automotive sales

Management experience

Used vehicle sales

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Sales Manager — Hamblock Chevrolet GMC is looking for a Sales Manager who brings energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to work every day. We are building something special at Hamblock, and we are looking for a leader who wants to be part of that growth. Experience is important, but culture, character, and the desire to help people succeed matter just as much to us. We are especially interested in a candidate with a proven track record of used vehicle success. The ideal candidate understands how to source, appraise, price, merchandise, and sell used vehicles profitably. You should be comfortable analyzing inventory, identifying opportunities, and developing a strong used-car strategy. The right candidate is a forward-thinking leader who is willing to learn, embrace new ideas, and continue growing. You should be coachable, open-minded, and excited about developing both yourself and the people around you. Our dealership is built on a simple philosophy: Fast, Fair and Friendly. We believe in taking care of our customers, our employees, and our community. As a Sales Manager, you will play a key role in building a positive, team-oriented sales culture and helping our sales team reach their full potential.

What we're looking for:

• Automotive sales and/or management experience
• A proven track record of success in used vehicle sales and operations
• Strong knowledge of used vehicle appraisal, inventory, pricing, and merchandising
• A positive, energetic attitude
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A team-first mindset
• A willingness to learn and embrace new ideas
• A coachable, growth-oriented attitude
• The ability to motivate, develop, and hold a team accountable
• A genuine desire to help people succeed

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop our sales team
• Help create a positive and high-energy dealership culture
• Develop and execute a strong used vehicle strategy
• Monitor used inventory, pricing, market position, and sales performance
• Work with salespeople to improve their skills and performance
• Support the team in delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes and results
• Lead by example

If you are an experienced automotive leader with a history of used-car success and are looking for an opportunity to help build a team, grow a business, and be part of a dealership with a strong culture, we would love to meet you.

At Hamblock Chevrolet GMC, we believe great dealerships are built by great people.