Now Hiring - Banister Ford of Marlow Heights - Professional Services Automotive Sales Manager in Suitland, MD

Full description of the position

Banister Automotive is currently seeking a highly qualified Sales Manager. Are you looking to grown with a company? The ideal candidate will have a full understanding of the daily facets of working in an automotive dealership! Do you consider yourself a team player, a leader, innovative sales manager, then we want to meet with you!

The Sales Manager must consistently and profitably meet vehicle sales quotas through expert management and leadership of the sales team and by forecasting sales and maintaining proper inventory levels in terms of amount and vehicle types. In addition, the Sales Manager hires, trains, and monitors team member performance; resolves customer complaints; and helps with closings when necessary.

The ideal candidate has some post secondary education (degree, coursework, certification, etc.), at least two years of experience in a large-volume dealership, and some supervisory or management experience. Candidates must have a strong business acumen and sales aptitude and a willingness to accept full accountability for sales targets. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong leadership and motivational skills are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops viable sales forecasts and associated sales strategies
• Hires, trains, and monitors team member performance
• Establishes sales quotas and manages overall sales goals
• Ensures all sales targets are met or exceeded
• Provides timely and accurate reports on all sales activities as needed
• Monitors and adjusts inventory to optimize customer choice
• Manages the department budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; some post high school education or training preferred
• Two years of progressive and relevant experience
• Sales experience with verifiable proof of meeting sales targets
• Experience in supervising and managing staff
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Outgoing personality and willing to work with the public on a daily basis
• Highly professional and dependable
• Strong computer and internet skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location