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New Car Assist Sales Manager Honda O'Hare
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Des Plaines, IL Des Plaines, Illinois |
About this job
Job Location: 1533 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL, 60018
We’re AutoNation – America’s largest automotive retailer from coast to coast, with over 220 stores representing 34 different vehicle brands. Our vision is to be America’s best place to buy and service cars and trucks. We do this by attracting great people to join our team who will delight our Customers and drive Customer loyalty.
We offer great career opportunities from coast to coast, along with excellent pay programs, benefits, training and a culture where we strive to help our Associates be highly successful.
If you have the drive, we have the vehicle.
Position Overview
The Assistant Sales Manager has the opportunity to support the leadership of the sales team and create an exceptional experience for Customers. This role is responsible for supporting Sales Associates and driving a high-level of performance among the sales team to increase market share, achieve targeted unit sales and profit margins while delighting every Customer along the way.
Who Would I Interact With?
This position interacts daily with Customers, Sales Associates, other Managers, Financial Services Manager, and support staff, just to name a few.
What are the day-to-day responsibilities?
- Leading yourself and the team in a way that supports AutoNation’s Vision and Mission
- Supporting the 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
- Assisting in managing controllable expense elements for the New and Used Vehicle Departments
- Partnering with management team to determine shortfalls and developing action plans to improve performance
How will I know if I am successful?
The performance of an Assistant Sales Manager is measured by achieving:
- Targeted unit sales and gross profit
- Targeted Associate retention
- Targeted Customer Satisfaction Index
What are the requirements for this job?
- 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
What are the opportunities for career growth?
Our Assistant Sales Managers have a few options for career growth and development after success in this role. Opportunities may include:
- Sales Manager
- Financial Services Manager
AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.