General Sales Manager

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St. Robert, MO, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Leads new and pre-owned vehicle sales operations, sets targets, maximizes profitability, recruits and develops dealership sales leaders, monitors performance metrics, improves sales processes, manages showroom activity, supports customer satisfaction, and partners with marketing and dealership leadership on growth initiatives.
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Overview

Accelerate your career with Ed Morse Automotive Group! With 80+ years of industry experience, we provide excellent service to our customers and team members. Our expanding automotive group spans across FL, TX, OK, MO, MT, IL, IA, CO, and AZ with over 60 + locations, representing 40+ automotive, powersports, and motorcycle brands. Join a family-oriented company that values personal and professional growth.


Ed Morse Automotive Group is looking for a high-energy, results-driven General Sales Manager (GSM) to lead the sales department. We’re seeking an experienced automotive leader with a passion for performance, a strong focus on customer satisfaction, and a proven ability to motivate and develop a successful sales team.


This is your chance to join a company with a strong reputation, a supportive team environment, and exciting opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities
  • Lead all aspects of the new and pre-owned vehicle sales operations
  • Set and achieve sales targets while maximizing gross profit and front-end performance
  • Recruit, train, and mentor the sales team — including Sales Managers, Finance Managers, and Sales Consultants
  • Develop and implement effective sales processes, word tracks, and customer engagement strategies
  • Monitor sales metrics and performance reports to drive accountability and improvement
  • Partner with the General Manager and other department leaders to support overall dealership goals
  • Ensure top-notch customer satisfaction throughout the sales experience
  • Manage showroom activity and customer flow to ensure efficient operations
  • Work closely with marketing to implement successful lead generation and advertising strategies
  • Stay current on market trends, pricing, and inventory needs
Qualifications
  • 3–5+ years of automotive sales management experience (preferably in a GSM or similar role)
  • Demonstrated success in leading a high-performing sales team in a dealership environment
  • Strong understanding of sales processes, desking deals, and F&I workflow
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in dealership software (CDK experience a plus) and Microsoft Office
  • A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service
  • Stable, progressive career history in the automotive retail industry
  • Must Successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

Why Ed Morse?

In addition to a rewarding career, Ed Morse offers our employees the following:

  • Uncapped earning potential! -Bonuses, Commissions, etc.
  • 401K with a 25% match up to 6% of your contribution
  • Competitive Health Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telemedicine
  • Supplemental Insurance options, Life Insurance, Short Team Disability & Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program- Short-term counseling on all aspects of life!
  • Quarterly Wellness Program to help you reach your health goals!
  • Vacation Pay
  • Six Paid Holidays each calendar year
  • Fantastic Employee Purchase Program! – Discounts on vehicles, parts & service
  • Employee Referral Program- Get rewarded for working with friends!
  • Become involved in our community with Ed Morse Cares
  • Unlimited career potential- opportunities in multiple states with over 30+ brands!
  • Ongoing Education- receive manufacturer and product knowledge training

Skills Required

  • 3-5+ years of automotive sales management experience, preferably as a General Sales Manager or in a similar role
  • Proven success leading a high-performing sales team in a dealership environment
  • Strong understanding of sales processes, deal desking, and F&I workflow
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills
  • Proficiency with dealership software
  • CDK experience
  • Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service
  • Stable, progressive career history in the automotive retail industry
  • Successfully pass a background check and drug screening
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The Company
2,800 Employees
Year Founded: 1946

What We Do

Ed Morse Auto Group is a family-owned automotive dealer group operating award-winning dealerships across Florida, Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, and Montana. It also runs motorcycle and powersports dealerships, a large parts and distribution center, an auto-parts retail store, clothing and accessory boutiques, and a hotel. The company emphasizes customer service, employee commitment, community involvement, and preserving its multigenerational family legacy.

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