Automotive Sales Manager

IntroductionWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager to join Jim Pattison Auto Group. If you are a driven leader who is passionate about developing teams delivering strong results and consistently striving for operational and customer excellence this role is for this position you will be responsible for leading the sales department driving performance and ensuring a high standard of customer experience aligned with dealership goals and brand : This is a full-time permanent leadership role based on approximately 40 hours per week. Given the nature of the retail automotive business this role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as well as additional hours as needed to support business operations and team role reports to the General Manager of the UsA division of the Jim Pattison Group the Jim Pattison Auto Group was founded in 1961 by Jimmy Pattison when he purchased a GM franchise. Today the Jim Pattison Auto Group encompasses 28 locations across Western Canada representing 16 automotive brands. Customer satisfaction is our priority and its accomplished through the strength of our employees. Learn more about us here: Were Looking ForThe Automotive Sales Manager is accountable for the operational performance profitability and customer experience of the sales department. This role requires data driven decision making consistent leadership behaviors and the ability to execute structured sales processes in a high volume dealership Performance & ProfitabilityAchieve and exceed monthly and annual unit gross and penetration and improve closing ratios average gross per unit and inventory adherence to structured sales processes and manufacturer Experience & RetentionMaintain high customer satisfaction and retention scores through consistent process customer and operational issues using timely evidence-based a culture of professionalism accountability and service & Competitive AwarenessAnalyze competitor pricing incentives and product positioning within the Canadian automotive sales strategies based on market data trends and performance & Team DevelopmentCoach performance-manage and develop sales staff using objective recruitment onboarding and ongoing training aligned with dealership a results-oriented collaborative and compliant sales QualificationsPrevious Sales Manager or Assistant Sales Manager experience in an automotive ability to manage performance using sales and financial with dealership sales software (e.g. 180 DealerMine or equivalent CRM/DMS tools).Valid provincial drivers VSA attention to detail sound business judgment and consistent CompetenciesResults orientation and accountabilityAnalytical and data driven decision makingStructured problem solvingLeadership coaching and performance managementProfessional communication and adaptabilityWhat we offerYou will join a performance focused organization that values structured processes measurable outcomes and professional development; supported by a collaborative team environment and strong operational commission and performance based bonus to work with premium products in a high volume supported and in-house leadership to exclusive vendor promotions and purchase and rewards benefits package including:Extended health and dental careLife Insurance and AD&DShort- and long-term disabilityGlobal medical assistanceHow to ApplyIf this sounds like a great fit please apply with your resume today!Visit our Careers Page to explore more opportunities: role requires the successful candidate to provide a satisfactory Drivers Abstract from ICBC as well as consent to a background and credit thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact us at