New Car Sales Manager - Group 1 Ford Of Kennesaw

New Car Sales Manager

Group 1 Ford of Kennesaw is part of the fast growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail. We are looking to add a NEW CAR SALES MANAGER to our team. Our Sales Manager will have the drive to coach, lead, and engage our buyers and sales associates through and after a sale.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time-off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Meet monthly forecast for sales volume and sufficient gross to meet profit objectives
• Create and organize all sales activities for the New Car Sales department
• Recruit, hire and develop a retail sales force
• Establish a positive relationship with customers by getting involved at the beginning
• Maintain vehicle inventory and days' supply
• Ensure that salespeople are informed of all new inventory and current advertising efforts, including rebates and incentives
• Appraise all incoming used vehicles
• Work with the General Manager to forecast monthly sales and expenses
• Enthusiastically assist sales people in customer interactions
• Enhance customer satisfaction during the entire purchase experience
• Supervise new car sales associates to ensure individual and department sales quotas are met
• Partner with the Financial Services Department to develop and coordinate best practices for the most efficient and effective sales approach
• Assist new car sales associates in closing sales as needed
• Other duties may be assigned by management
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of previous experience in Automotive Sales Management
• Proficient at operating a personal computer including Microsoft Office: Email, Excel and Word
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• A desire to work in a commission, performance-based, environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver license in the state that you will work and a good driving record
• Great attitude with high-energy personality
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• Ability to work well in a process driven environment
• Outstanding communication skills in both verbal and written

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment

Group 1 Automotive, a Fortune 250 company, is a leading operator of automotive dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom.

If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail.