Automotive Sales Manager

Paul Thigpen CDJR of Waynesboro
  • Waynesboro, Georgia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Sales Manager

    We’re looking for a motivated, results-driven Sales Manager to lead our dealership’s sales team to success. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills, along with the ability to drive performance and deliver outstanding customer experience. If you’re passionate about the automotive industry and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to meet you!

    What You’ll Do

    • Lead, train, motivate, and mentor the sales team to achieve department goals in sales volume, profitability, and customer satisfaction
    • Develop and implement sales strategies that drive performance and customer retention
    • Set monthly and annual objectives for the sales department and ensure these goals are met through effective planning, organization, and accountability
    • Conduct daily and weekly sales meetings to review goals, performance, and training needs
    • Support sales staff by assisting with deal structure, negotiations, and closing opportunities
    • Monitor daily sales activities and ensure proper follow-up with prospects and existing customers
    • Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as dealership policies
    • Collaborate closely with the Sales, Finance & Insurance, Service, and Body Shop departments to ensure seamless customer experience
    • Manage and forecast department budgets, expenses, and profitability
    • Review vehicle inventory and make recommendations to the General Sales Manager for optimal stock mix and turnover
    • Partner with dealership leadership to develop marketing and advertising strategies to drive showroom traffic
    • Maintain a positive, professional, and customer-focused environment that promotes teamwork and integrity

    What We’re Looking For

    • Prior automotive sales experience required; management or supervisory experience strongly preferred
    • Proven ability to lead and motivate a sales team to meet and exceed goals
    • Broad knowledge of vehicle types, sales processes, and dealership operations
    • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
    • Professional appearance and high ethical standards
    • Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, engaging with customers and staff
    • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

    Why You’ll Love Working with Us

    • Competitive Compensation Plan – Rewarding pay with performance-based incentives
    • Career Growth – We promote from within and provide ongoing training and development
    • Positive, Professional Environment – Supportive team culture focused on success
    • Continuous Learning – Access to company-provided training and education
    • Fast-Paced, Rewarding Workplace – Be part of a team that celebrates wins together
    • Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
    • Work Location: One dealership location

    Our Commitment to Diversity

    We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWaynesboro, Georgia

    Skills

    • Advertisingunmatched
    • Automotive Industryunmatched
    • Automotive Managementunmatched
    • Automotive Salesunmatched
    • Body Shopunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Marketing Strategyunmatched
    • Meet Sales Quotaunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Strategyunmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

    Be found by employers

    5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

    Level up your application

    Professional resume templates

    Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

    Free resume templates

    Free resume builder

    Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

    Free resume builder