Benefits/Perks

Career Advancement Opportunities

Possible Ownership or Buy-In/Buy-Out Opportunity

Flexible Scheduling

Top Pay & Benefits

Job Summary

Are you a natural leader? Do you have a strong work ethic and a knack for building rapport with customers? This may be the position you’ve been looking for!

Our successful INDEPENDENT dealership located in Hamden, CT is looking for an Automotive General Sales Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and educating our sales department on best practices. This could include teaching the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals. You will be responsible for hiring salespeople and providing leadership to ensure they meet their sales goals.

It is important that the sales team is held to the highest ethical standards, and we expect you to support those standards and practices. If you have a proven track record of leading a successful sales team, we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate must be well-versed in used car sales and F&I processes.

This could be a substantial business opportunity, as well. The current owner is getting ready to enter retirement, so a buy-in/buy-out arrangement is possible.

Responsibilities

Recruit and hire salespeople for a variety of positions

Educate salespeople on the most effective ways to generate leads, provide thorough follow-up, and close deals

Oversee the dealership’s day-to-day activities, maintaining a high degree of employee morale

Track prospective and existing customers using the company’s preferred CRM from initial contact to closing the deal and beyond

Foster high customer satisfaction with the car buying experience, encouraging referrals and repeat business

Track car sales on a regular basis and forecast future sales

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is required, a Bachelor’s degree is preferred

A minimum of five years of car dealership experience, with at least one year in a management role, is preferred

Valid driver’s license required

Strong working knowledge of the automotive industry and any local, state, or federal regulations that affect vehicle sales and/or the automotive industry

Strong working knowledge of F&I processes

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other basic computer programs

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required