Location: Savoy, IL 61874 (1402–1404 N Dunlap Ave & 100 Burwash Ave campus)
Pay: $70,000–$120,000 per year total compensation (base salary plus commission)
Job type: Full-time, base salary plus commission
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–7:00 PM; Saturday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings / flex spending
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Long- and short-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k) after 1 year, with company match
- Employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts
About the role
Serra Champaign is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead new and used vehicle sales at its multi-franchise, high-volume store in Savoy, featuring Honda, BMW, Subaru, Buick GMC, and a standalone used car center. Vehicles are front-line ready in 6 hours.
The ideal candidate has 10 years of retail experience as a Sales Manager or General Sales Manager and is strong with technology, CRMs, appraising, and reconditioning. This position offers a path to General Manager training. Managers are paid on all dealership income from all departments.
Responsibilities – the Sales Manager will
- Manage new and used vehicle retail sales and marketing
- Manage used car wholesale and purchasing
- Forecast units, gross, and expenses
- Hire, train, and lead sales associates
- Close deals and work with lenders
- Follow all applicable regulations
- Resolve customer issues
- Maintain delivery standards
- Enforce dealership policy
- Maintain a 60-day inventory turn
Qualifications
- 10 years of retail experience as a Sales Manager or General Sales Manager
- Strong with technology, CRMs, appraising, and reconditioning
- Knowledge of finance and bank programs, with established lender relationships
- Strong communication skills
- High-volume store experience preferred
How to apply
Click Apply. The short form takes about 2 minutes, and a resume is optional. All we need is your name, email, and phone number.
About Serra Champaign
Serra Champaign is a family-owned dealership located in Savoy, IL, serving drivers from Champaign-Urbana, Danvillington, Decatur and beyond. We sell and service Buick, BMW, Honda, GMC, and Subaru vehicles, and our Champaign Collision Center at 103 Arbours Dr in Savoy handles collision repair.
Serra Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- 10 years of retail experience as a Sales Manager or General Sales Manager
- Experience with technology and CRM systems
- Experience with vehicle appraising and reconditioning
- Knowledge of finance and bank programs
- Established lender relationships
- Strong communication skills
- High-volume dealership experience
What We Do
Serra Champaign Automotive is a multi-brand dealership group serving the Savoy/Champaign area, selling new and used BMW, Buick, GMC, Honda, and Subaru vehicles. It provides financing and lease options, parts, and certified vehicle service and repairs, including maintenance for vehicles from any manufacturer. The company also describes community investment as part of its mission, including partnerships with local charities and hiring from the surrounding region.
