The Automotive Sales Manager ensures the sales department meets sales quotas through expert management and leadership of the sales team. He or she must forecast sales, maintain proper inventory levels in terms of vehicle types and amounts, and motivate the sales team. The Automotive Sales Manager hires, trains, and monitors team member performance, resolves customer complaints, and assists with closings when necessary.
The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma or GED and two or more years in a large volume dealership with supervisory or management experience. In addition, he or she has strong business acumen and sales aptitude, is self-directed by nature, has exceptional interpersonal and math skills, and is willing to accept full accountability for sales targets. Effective oral and written skills, good time management skills, and professional dress, speech, and behavior are all required for this position.