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Now Hiring - LAcarGUY - Retail Sales Sales Manager in Santa Monica, CA

Retail Sales Sales Manager in Santa Monica, CA

LAcarGUY
Base Salary Yes (amount not posted)
Total Comp: NA
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Qualifications Years In Sales
Industry: Retail Sales

Benefits:

yes
Customer Size: all
Car Allowance: no
Sales Cycle: Short
Travel: none
Years Selling in Industry:
Education:
They Sell Vehicle Dealers
To Whom Retail & Wholesale

Location:

Santa Monica, CA
3.4

Full description of the position

Sales Manager
What Are We Looking For?
As an innovative and highly respected leader in the automotive industry, we are looking for a driven, diligent, thorough and experienced Sales Manager to join our team.
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefit package with an outstanding 401(k) program administered by Transamerica. If this sounds like your dream job, then we have the perfect opportunity and want to hear from you!
What Will I Be Doing?
  • Maintain sustainable dealership production levels as defined by the General Manager and Senior Leadership
  • Actively participate in the recruitment of high-performing individuals by owning the entirety of the recruiting process as a hiring manager
  • Create and execute an action plan to effectively manage the sales team
  • Identify coaching needs and promote training opportunities
  • Hire, mentor and monitor the performance of the sales team
  • Set an example of professionalism through actions and appearance
  • Maintain superior customer service (CSI) through dealership culture
  • Ensure target revenues are met or exceeded
  • Responsible for profitability in both the new and used vehicle departments
  • Work closely with sales team on enforcement of proper selling methods
  • Set objectives for achieving sales and gross profits
  • Manage new and pre-owned cars inventory
  • Assist the General Manager in developing an advertising / marketing plan
  • Plan, implement and measure promotions
  • Responsible for developing a productive relationship throughout the various dealership departments - F&I, accounting, pre-owned, service, and parts
  • Be the biggest promoter of CSI throughout the dealership
  • Develop high performing and capable sales team members into future roles in the organization through job growth, training, development and performance
  • Provide guidance, support and motivation to ensure employees are maximizing their ability and growth potential
  • Maintain a positive and ethical working relationship with all employees, manufacturers, lenders, vendors and customers
  • Continue to maintain our dealership's value, quality, and integrity
  • Analyze information and evaluate alternatives in an effort to resolve issues and make sound, timely decisions.
  • Performs efficiently with the normal amount of direction for the position; displays the professional attitude and capabilities of a self-starter.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individual should possess:
  • Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent required; college degree preferred
  • At least three (3) years of sales management experience
  • Proven track record of successfully meeting and exceeding sales goals
  • Excellent customer service, organizational and negotiation/closing skills
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented and enthusiastic presence in a team environment
  • Strong written and communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
  • Experience and familiarity with various Automotive systems
  • Consistent and stable work history
  • Professional appearance and work ethic
  • Ability to apply a common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
  • Have and maintain an excellent driving record.
  • All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check and drug screen
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will be required to:
  • Sit and/or stand interchangeably throughout the day.
  • Sit and/or stand for long periods at a time.
  • Use hands, fingers and arms continually, frequently and throughout the day.
  • Bend, crouch, crawl, stoop and kneel continually, frequently and throughout the day.
  • Pick-up, lift and carry items that may exceed 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation / Benefits
This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. If you are an organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for the automotive industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
  • Salary: $64,480 to $120,000 per year.
  • Commission Eligibility: Yes, this position is eligible for a structured commission program based on the financial performance of the assigned location.
  • Bonus Eligibility: Yes, this position is eligible for a discretionary bonus opportunity based on performance or other extenuating circumstances and as approved by the Vice President of Fixed Operations.
Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual compensation offer will take into account a wide range of factors to include location and experience.
A Little About Us
The LAcarGUY family of dealerships has been a fixture in Southern California since “Sully” Sullivan opened his first dealership, Volkswagen Santa Monica, in 1964.
Having been an integral part of the iconic California surf culture of the 1960’s, the LAcarGUY family of dealerships has grown and transformed over the years. We now include 13 award-winning dealerships throughout the greater Los Angeles area which support world renowned brands such as Audi, Genesis, Honda, Lexus, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen. In March 2023, we will open our 14th dealership with Hyundai Santa Monica.
Although we have grown over the years, we remain a local family-owned business and well-grounded in the communities in which we operate. We are a prominent supporter of community events, charitable organizations and environmental causes.
Key Words
Sales Manager, Automotive Sales, Retail Sales, Hospitality Management, Customer Service Management, Customer Relations, Guest Relations, Luxury Retail, Honda, Genesis, Lexus, Subaru, Toyota, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Chevy, Chevrolet, Jeep, Dodge, Nissan, Fiat, Tesla, Acura, Cadillac, Lincoln, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Rivian.
LAcarGUY
Company Size
501 to 1000 Employees
Founded
1964
They Sell
Vehicle Dealers
To Whom
Retail & Wholesale
Website
https://www.lacarguy.com
Revenue
$1 to $5 billion (USD)

LAcarGUY is currently hiring for 4 sales positions
LAcarGUY has openings in: CA
The average salary at LAcarGUY is:

4 Yes (amount not posted)

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LAcarGUY is currently hiring for 4 sales positions
LAcarGUY has openings in: CA
The average salary at LAcarGUY is:

4 Yes (amount not posted)