Description
Kendall Auto Group is one of the largest family owned and operated dealers in the Pacific Northwest and premier employer in Vancouver. We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our team. At Kendall Ford our Sales Department is a fast-paced environment serving clients throughout the community.
Some of the benefits of working with Kendall as a Sales Manager are:
- Competitive pay plan including salary plus commissions - wage range is $120,000-180,000 however there is no cap on commissions.
- Substantial monthly bonus program
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Career path development opportunities
- Discounts on parts, service and vehicle purchases for you and your immediate family
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with Fidelity
- Accident and Illness supplemental plans
Our Sales Managers are responsible for growing our sales department through coaching and providing support to the Salespersons. We are looking for candidates with strong leadership skills as well as proven success in Automotive Sales.
In the sales manager role, you will be working directly with the sales staff to assist in closing sales, actively participate in vehicle price negotiation, appraise incoming vehicles, conduct sales meetings and trainings and supervising sales staff ensuring policy and procedure compliance. Other duties to include stocking an efficient and profitable vehicle inventory, plan, organize and control dealership sales activities and maintaining knowledge and complying with laws and regulations affecting vehicle sales.
Ideal candidate will be detail oriented, complete work in a timely fashion, have superior customer service and communication skills, be able to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality and of course want to treat our clientele with the upmost respect. A valid driver license and good driving record is required.
Work is primarily performed indoors with some exposure to the outdoors to assist in vehicles sales; indoors work spending the majority of shift working on PCs and using telephone systems. Occasional travel to out-of-town events required. Carrying and lifting occasionally required up to 20lbs.
Requirements
This is not an entry level position. Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years’ work Dealership Sales Management experience. The required schedule will include evenings and weekends; extended work hours will often be required without advanced notice.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years Dealership Sales Management experience
- Proven success in Automotive Sales
- Strong leadership, coaching and supervisory skills
- Valid driver license and good driving record
- Ability to appraise vehicles and actively participate in price negotiations
- Ability to plan, organize and control dealership sales activities and inventory stocking
- Superior customer service and communication skills, discretion and confidentiality
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends and extended hours as required
- Able to carry and lift up to 20 lbs occasionally
