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Job Description
- Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
- Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands the company’s customer base and ensures it’s a strong presence
- Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
- Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
- Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
- Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
- Recruit, hire, train, and oversee a team of automotive salespeople
- Coach salespeople on best practices for closing more vehicle deals and provide advice and guidance to improve sales performance
- Oversee all activities occurring in the vehicle showroom
- Set sales goals, track progress, and lead the team to achieve and exceed those quotas
- Forecast sales for upcoming months and quarters and compile the necessary reports for dealership management to review
- Step in to answer customer questions and issues when required
- Coordinate and lead all regular sales meetings with the sales staff
- Develop and manage a CRM platform to retain customers and seek out new prospective sales
- Maintain a strong focus on the satisfaction of all customers
Job Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a sales role at a dealership
- Solid sales competencies with knowledge of strategies and best practices
- Track record of exceeding previous sales quotas and goals
- Excellent leadership skills with a passion for developing employees
- Keen attention to detail with a commitment to solving complex problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Outgoing and service-oriented attitude
- Knowledge of inventory control and management
- Goal-oriented self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure work environment
- Willingness to work independently and as part of a team
- BS/MS degree in business administration or a related field
- Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
- Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
- Strong business sense and industry expertise
- Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills