General Sales Manager

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39157, Jackson, MS, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive • Professional Services • Retail • Transportation
The Role
The General Sales Manager oversees the sales process, manages staff performance, trains sales teams, engages with customers, and handles administrative duties to meet sales goals.
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Dealership:L0830 Mercedes-Benz of Jackson

Mercedes Benz of Jackson

We are one of over 300+ Lithia Motors Dealerships nationwide representing over 48 manufacturers in 24 states!  Being one of the largest dealership groups in America, there are many opportunities for you to pursue your short and long-term career goals.

What You'll Do

  • Sales Process Management

  • Ensure vehicles sales goals are attained by holding Sales Manager and Sales Representatives accountable to Lithia sales process and customer experience.

  • Manage daily activity of Sales Managers and sales staff using the daily work plan in LSMS to ensure sales volume and productivity goals are met.

  • Ensure Sales Managers are engaging directly with the customer.  When there isn’t enough Sales Management coverage, GSM engages directly with customer.

  • Walk lot everyday with sales team to ensure knowledge of vehicle pricing and excellent condition of inventory, advertising, banners and area grounds.

  • Sales Staff Recruiting, Training and Development

  • Train Sales Managers and sales staff daily using meeting-in-a-box, role-play, storyboards, product demonstrations and product quizzes to ensure all are well versed in the sales process and manufacturer product knowledge.

  • Develop effective sales staff by communicating expected performance standards, monitoring performance, identifying development needs, coaching and mentoring.

  • Customer Engagement

  • Ensure all customers greeted promptly in a professionally and friendly manner.

  • Address and resolve escalated customer concerns promptly and professionally.

  • Assist Sales Representatives with customers when needed in order to ensure sale of vehicle.

  • Remain aware of all customers on lot and ensure their customer buying experience is progressing as expected.

  • Administrative Duties

  • Prepare and communicate work schedules for all sales related staff.

  • Complete all month-end procedures accurately and on time.

  • Participate in store meetings including, but not limited to, Sales Receivables, Save-a-Deal and Store Manager meetings.

  • Track ad sourcing by communicating with customers to identify what brought them to the store.

What You'll Bring

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Sense of urgency

  • Excellent communication

  • Typing – ability to type efficiently

  • Mathematics – using mathematics to solve problems.

  • Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

  • Competitive pay

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

  • Paid Holidays & PTO

  • Short and Long-Term Disability

  • Paid Life Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Lithia Learning Center

  • Vehicle Purchase Discounts

  • Wellness Programs

 

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Skills Required

  • High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older
  • Valid driver's license in your state of residence
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The Company
30,000 Employees

What We Do

Lithia Motors, Inc. is a nationwide automotive dealership group that provides vehicle sales, automotive repair, and financing services across hundreds of locations.

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