General Sales Manager

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
121K-250K Annually
Mid level
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads dealership sales and finance operations, drives customer retention and profitability, and manages sales team hiring, training, motivation, and performance. Plans annual dealership operations, develops employee engagement, maintains company values, and ensures a customer satisfaction focus. Requires strong automotive sales knowledge, leadership experience, retail process engagement, and a proven record of positive results.
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Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman is currently seeking a qualified General Sales Manager at Land Rover San Diego with high energy, strong leadership skills, and the ability to motivate and direct a dynamic sales team.


This is a special, highly coveted role within our organization. Experienced GSM's with at least a 3-year history and track record of success are encouraged to apply today!


What are we looking for?

We need a true leader with the skills and drive to successfully grow the Sales and Finance aspects our organization!  Our General Sales Manager will join a team of inspired leaders, who are proud to call Holman Automotive their home; can run a business founded on honesty and integrity, and who have a passion for developing others. 


The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a steady work history and prior experience as a General Sales Manager (preferred) or a Sales Manager, with a proven track record of achieving positive results.
  • Maintain accountability for customer retention and profitability in sales and finance.
  • Hire, train, and motivate all sales consultants and sales management employees.
  • Plan dealership operations for the coming year and submit to the company for approval.
  • Provide enthusiastic leadership to maintain and grow employee engagement. Assist with recruiting and training top talent, in addition to retaining them within the organization.
  • Uphold company values throughout business practices and utilize sound judgment in decision making.
  • Ability to approach others in a welcoming, diplomatic and professional manner, react well under pressure, accept responsibility for your actions, and follow through on commitments.
  • Must have strong sales knowledge, training and performance background.
  • Be highly engaged with retail process.
  • Customer Satisfaction centered.

Total Target Annual Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000


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At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
  • Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
  • Paid Military Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $120,730.00 - $187,130.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay and bonus earnings.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

We recognize that applicants for positions at any organization may view AI tools for tasks such as drafting a resume or cover letter, provided the information is accurate and truthful. However, applicants should not use AI tools to:

  • Answer interview questions on their behalf, or use AI tools in any way during the interview or other qualification process(es).

  • Misrepresent or embellish qualifications, skills, or experience

  • Create false or misleading representations of identity (e.g., deepfakes or altered images/videos)

Your application, whether an AI tool is used or not, should reflect your authentic abilities and experiences. Any use of AI that compromises honesty or integrity may result in disqualification from the process.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations:

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact [email protected]

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Skills Required

  • At least three years of experience as a successful General Sales Manager
  • Prior experience as a General Sales Manager or Sales Manager
  • Proven track record of achieving positive sales results
  • Experience managing sales and finance operations
  • Experience hiring, training, and motivating sales consultants and sales management employees
  • Strong sales knowledge, training, and performance background
  • Experience with retail sales processes
  • Customer satisfaction focus
  • Steady work history
  • Strong leadership and employee development skills

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