Graham Automotive Group is seeking an experienced Automotive Sales Manager. You will be expected to run the day-to-day operations of the pre-owned vehicle department, analyze current sales figures and use effective sales techniques to boost both sales and profits. Our ideal candidate has at least 2 years in a sales manager capacity and five years of automotive sales experience with an impressive track record of closing deals and retaining customers. You must have automotive experience to be considered for this position.
 Duties and Responsibilities
·        Recruit, hire, train, and oversee a team of automotive salespeople
·        Set sales goals, track progress, and lead the team to achieve and exceed those quotas
·        Coach salespeople on best practices for closing more vehicle deals and provide advice and guidance to improve sales performance
·        Forecast sales for upcoming months and quarters
·        Step in to answer customer questions, handle concerns, and close deals as needed
·        Coordinate and lead regular sales meetings with the sales staff
·        Develop and manage a CRM platform to retain customers and seek out new prospective sales
·        Maintain a strong focus on the satisfaction of all customers
·        Compile regular reports for dealership management to review
·        Put together customer proposal sheets for review
·        Appraise customer trade-in vehicles
·        Purchase and sell wholesale vehicles as needed
·        Work with service, body shop and detail department to recondition vehicles for resale.
Automotive Sales Manager Requirements and Qualifications
·        Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
·        2 or more years of sales management and 5 or more years of experience in a sales role with an automotive dealership
·        Proven knowledge of effective sales strategies and best practices
·        Substantial track record of exceeding sales quotas and goals
·        Excellent leadership skills
·        Keen attention to detail
·        Strong communication skills
·        Outgoing and service-oriented attitude
·        Knowledge of inventory control and management
·        Willingness to work the hours needed to get the job done
 What We Offer
·        Very competitive pay plan that includes an opportunity for yearend bonus based on performance
·        Company demo vehicle after 30 days of employment at no cost to you
·        Benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, 401k
·        2 weeks of paid vacation
·        PTO with 1 day off during the week and closed every Sunday
·        Paid Sick Leave
·        Paid holiday time off
·        Discounts for employees and their families
·        Work in a new facility with all the equipment you need to do the job
Graham Automotive Group has been service Sioux Falls, SD and surrounding communities since 1962 and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.