General Sales Manager

Atlantic Coast Acura Seeks a High Performing General Sales Manager

Rare Opportunity at the Largest Automotive Group & Established Jacksonville Dealership

Atlantic Coast Acura, part of the Lithia and Driveway family of dealerships has an opening for an experienced General Sales Manager. If you have been successful building and motivating strong teams, utilizing data to drive sales and customer engagement and possess a high level of integrity, you may be the individual we are seeking.

Lithia and Driveway, is a Fortune 500, publicly traded (NYSE: LAD) company that is on the fast track to even more success and development. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

We are committed to growing our company and Growing our People!

Responsibilities:

As the General Sales Manager you will be responsible for driving results through strong teams, effective, desired customer interactions, as well as solid management of inventories, sales processes and marketing. The General Sales Manager is also responsible for managing the activities of all sales staff to ensure sales targets and customer service levels are achieved. This individual is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and developing all sales staff. The General Sales Manager completes reporting and administrative procedures as required.

• Forecast sales goals and objectives for the sales team.
• Manage and monitor daily activity of sales managers and sales staff to ensure sales volume and productivity goals are met.
• Develop effective sales staff by communicating expected performance standards, monitoring performance, identifying development needs, coaching, motivating and mentoring.
• Conduct and lead regular sales staff meetings.
• Work directly with the General Manager to create marketing plans and sales promotions.
• Manage web portal and online presence.
• On-going customer engagement and communication. Respond to customers concerns to ensure full resolution.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities to develop and motivate successful sales teams.
• Experience as an Automotive Sales Manager, F&I Manager, and/or Used Car Manager is preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of computers and systems.
• Successful background in financial/budgeting role.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

We offer best-in-class industry benefits including 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, and 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.