Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AutoNation is an automotive retailer offering vehicle sales, financing, parts, service, and repair solutions. The Sales Manager leads the store’s sales team, develops and retains Sales Associates, drives vehicle sales and profitability, manages customer interactions and inventory, and works to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Leading yourself and the team in a way that supports AutoNation’s Vision and Mission
- Setting a clear vision and goals for the sales team to achieve targeted performance in new and used vehicle sales and profit
- Engaging and motivating the team to achieve key goals, performance expectations and AutoNation best practice processes
- Driving the business through a high-level of involvement in the day-to-day operations
- Managing the negotiation process with Sales Associates ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing
- Appraising vehicles for trade
- Managing all three areas of customer traffic: Showroom, E-Commerce, and Phones
- Partnering with General Manager and/or General Sales Manager to plan and manage new and used vehicle inventory
- Assisting in managing controllable expense elements for the New and Used Vehicle Departments
- Analyzing the business to determine shortfalls and developing action plans to improve performance
Skills
- * Proven leadership experience
- * Strategic thinking and execution skills
- * Passion for innovation and people development
- * High School diploma or equivalent
- * Proven success in auto retail sales
- * Proven leadership ability to mentor and train others
- * Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
- * Ability to drive an exceptional Customer experience
- * Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- * Organization and follow-up skills
- * Experience and desire to work with technology
- * Valid in-state driver's license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits
- Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
- Access to deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
- Career growth and development opportunities after success in this role, including Used Vehicle Manager and Financial Services Director
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