Automotive Sales Manager

Bettenhausen Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram of Lockport, IL is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join our dealership group and get our newest location started on the right foot!

Bettenhausen is a family owned and operated organization that offers a great work atmosphere, career growth, benefits to meet your family's needs, and more! - Let us help you achieve your goals, and see why it's Better at Bettenhausen!

The sales manager is responsible for managing the sales activities of the dealership at the direction of the General Manager and General Sales Managers and working directly with the sales team. We are looking for leaders who stand out among their peers, who can lead, motivate, and grow their department!

Essential Duties:

• Hire, train, and motivate sales team.
• Monitor sales team for productivity and performance, provide feedback and training on a continuous basis.
• Monitor and uphold dealership standards to ensure a perfect SSI score for each sale.
• Ensure all sales processes and standards are maintained and followed through, throughout the department.
• Assist sales team in closing deals when necessary.
• Maintain dealership's high standards on all vehicle deliveries.
• Review and monitor inventory, make recommendations to General Sales Management to ensure proper inventory is maintained.
• Assist with trade appraisals when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Automotive Sales Management Experience preferred
• 3-5 years Automotive Sales Experience with demonstrated success
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Strong leadership skills to motivate a team of sales associates
• Organized with strong attention to detail