AUTOMOTIVE SALES MANAGER

Ken Garff Kia Avondale is looking for an experienced Automotive Sales Manager to join our team as we grow in a brand-new state-of-the-art dealership facility.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven automotive leader who understands dealership sales operations desking deal structure customer engagement and sales team performance.

Our new facility features approximately 40000 square feet of state-of-the-art dealership space creating a modern environment designed to support both our customers and our growing team.

We are looking for a Sales Manager who can lead from the desk develop salespeople structure deals maximize gross profit and drive consistent results.

• Run the sales desk and manage deal flow from start to finish
  

• Desk and structure automotive deals across a variety of credit situations
  

• Review credit applications and work to maximize approvals and profitability
  

• Understand lender programs and structure challenging deals effectively
  

• Work closely with Finance and Sales to move deals through the process
  

• Monitor gross profit closing ratios volume and overall sales performance
  

• Manage and motivate the sales team to achieve monthly and individual goals
  

• Hire train coach and develop sales professionals
  

• Establish clear expectations and hold the team accountable
  

• Monitor CRM activity and ensure leads and opportunities are consistently followed up
  

• Work closely with Internet Sales and BDC operations to maximize lead opportunities
  

• Manage showroom traffic Internet leads third-party leads and repeat business
  

• Help create a strong competitive customer-focused sales culture
  

• Lead by example and maintain high standards for professionalism and performance
  

• Collaborate with dealership leadership to achieve overall sales and profitability objectives
  

DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

We are looking for an experienced automotive professional who has demonstrated success in a dealership sales management environment.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Proven experience as an Automotive Sales Manager Desk Manager or similar dealership leadership role
  

• Strong automotive dealership experience
  

• Hands-on desking experience
  

• Strong understanding of deal structure and automotive sales processes
  

• Experience structuring deals and working through challenging credit situations
  

• Strong knowledge of lender programs and financing processes
  

• Ability to analyze deals and make sound business decisions
  

• Proven ability to lead coach and develop salespeople
  

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
  

• Excellent follow-up and CRM discipline
  

• Ability to manage multiple deals and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  

• Strong understanding of gross profit and sales performance metrics
  

• Professional organized competitive and results-driven approach
  

• Ability to lead a team while maintaining a positive and accountable culture
  

This position is designed for an experienced automotive manager who is comfortable taking control of the desk and making decisions in real time.

You should understand how to:

• Structure automotive deals
  

• Evaluate credit and deal opportunities
  

• Work with lenders
  

• Maximize gross and profitability
  

• Overcome objections
  

• Work closely with Finance
  

• Manage deal flow
  

• Rework deals when necessary
  

• Keep deals moving toward delivery and funding
  

Brand-New 40000 Sq. Ft. State-of-the-Art Facility

Modern Dealership Environment

Growing Sales Operation

$15000$22000 Monthly Earning Potential DOE

Leadership & Career Growth Opportunities

State-of-the-Art Equipment & Technology

Professional Team Environment

Ken Garff Kia Avondale offers the opportunity to build your career in a completely new dealership facility while helping shape the culture processes and performance of a growing sales organization.

This is an opportunity for a manager who wants to lead build develop people and produce results.

$15000$22000 PER MONTH DOE

Compensation is performance-driven and based on experience qualifications and results.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance
  

• Dental Insurance
  

• Vision Insurance
  

• Paid Time Off
  

• Career Development Opportunities
  

• Professional Growth Opportunities
  

The ideal candidate is an experienced automotive dealership Sales Manager who knows how to desk deals lead a sales team maximize opportunities and consistently drive results.

If you have proven dealership experience and strong desking experience and youre ready to take the next step with a growing Kia dealership in a brand-new state-of-the-art facility wed like to hear from you.

Join Ken Garff Kia Avondale and become part of a growing team in one of the areas newest and most modern automotive facilities.

Experienced Automotive Sales Managers with dealership and desking experience are encouraged to apply.

Interviews are scheduled by appointment only. NO walk ins