Automotive General Sales Manager

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a true difference maker to lead our Sales Department. This person should not be afraid to attack the CRM along with their teammates understands the importance of a Manager drawing traffic to the dealership and setting up your team for success. The ideal candidate has the ability to find and make deals and not be afraid to pick up the phone and follow up with customers.

What We Offer:

Expected $200000 total annual earnings
FullHealthcare Benefits(Medical Dental Vision)
Company Vehicle
401(k) with Company Contribution
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Ongoing Professional Training Leadership Development and OEM Certification
A highly regarded dealership with a strong customer base and significant growth potential

Key Responsibilities:

1) Leadership & Culture

Lead coach and mentor Sales and F&I teams
Monitor the CRM work done by the team and constantly provide guidance on how to improve those around you by leading through example
Cultivate a culture of accountability customer service and team development
Establish dealership processes and hold employees accountable to them
Recruit hire and retain top automotive talent

Continual training of all staff to promote growth opportunity

2) Sales & Profitability

Meet and exceed dealership sales volume gross profit and market share objectives
Drive new and used vehicle sales growth and inventory performance
Manage inventory acquisition pricing strategies merchandising and lot performance
Monitor F&I performance profitability and compliance

Qualifications:

3 years of Sales Manager or General Sales Manager (GSM) experiencein a franchised automotive dealership
Import brand experience preferred; Volkswagen brand experience strongly valued
Proven record of driving elevated sales volume profitability and CSI performance
Demonstrated success leading Sales and F&I
Excellent leadership communication and coaching skills
Experience managing digital retailing customer experience and modern automotive retail strategies

Why Join City Volkswagen of Chicago

Strong and growing presence in the Chicago market
Highly reputable dealership with strong community ties
Opportunity to drive culture performance and long-term strategic growth
Fast growing group with major employee growth opportunity

About City Volkswagen of Chicago:

At Volkswagen of Chicago we believe purchasing and servicing a vehicle should be transparent customer-focused and enjoyable. Our team is committed to honesty integrity and delivering the best automotive ownership experience possible

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief summary of your dealership leadership accomplishments to be considered for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Volkswagen of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs.

Required Experience:

Manager