At Friendship Automotive, our customers are friends and our Team Members are family. In 5 states and 8 cities with 18 locations, we're looking to add talent to our growing team! Come develop your career with an award-winning, customer-focused automotive group. Voted Automotive News BEST DEALERSHIPS TO WORK FOR 12 years and counting!
We're looking for a SALES MANAGER to join our team at Friendship Automotive of Forest City!
Our ideal candidate is an ambitious self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, and exceptional interpersonal skills looking for growth and advancement in their automotive career!
What You'll Do:
- Work directly with team members to facilitate and fuel sales process
- Drive business through high-level involvement in daily operations
- Assist Product Specialists with overcoming objections and closing deals
- Develop and maintain rapport with customers to enhance customer satisfaction and dealership reputation
- Engage and motivate team members to follow established processes and best practices
- Facilitate regular training for continued team growth and education
- Report and analyze daily business metrics
- Partner with GM to plan and manage vehicle inventory
- Demonstrate leadership by setting clear goals to achieve targeted performance in sales and profit
- Bring a positive attitude to the Friendship Family and culture
Qualification Checklist:
- 3+ years automotive sales experience required
- 1+ year(s) automotive dealership management experience preferred
- Verifiable success in automotive leadership
- Well-developed problem-solving skills
- Enthusiastic personality with high-energy attitude
- Ability to be adaptable while leading and training others
- Customer-focused and process-oriented
- Able to boost morale and enhance profitability
- Available to work flexible hours in fast-paced environment
- Clean driving record and valid drivers license
Benefits and Compensation:
- We offer an aggressive compensation plan that is driven by commission and includes guaranteed income.
- You'll have a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid time off, company holidays, 401(k), and various wellness and gym reimbursements.