General Sales Manager

Vanguard Volkswagen of North Austin•Austin, TX

About The Position

Vanguard operates dealerships located in Arlington, Carrollton, Sherman, Austin. We represent the manufacturer brands of Kia, GMC, Volkswagen. Family-owned and operated, Vanguard promotes an excellent work-life balance culture, flexible schedules, and a shared vision to “WOW” Our Customers, Our Team Members, Our Community, and Our Peers! We invite you to learn more and discover "The Vanguard Family" What you can expect: We are an exciting, dynamic, and highly successful team. We continue to grow and expand our footprint through new dealerships. We provide a generous comprehensive compensation and benefits package to help ensure your success: Factory training Paid Semi-Monthly Health insurance Paid Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance available 401(k) matching Employee discount Referral program

Requirements

Previous dealership and management experience
Leadership skills with a passion for training fellow employees
Enthusiasm with high energy throughout the sales workday
Goal-oriented, friendly personality, especially when negotiating pricing
Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
Quality customer service, communication, computer and basic math skills
Clean driving record & valid driver’s license
Basic accounting

Responsibilities

Hire, train, and manage a team of automotive salespeople
Coach salespeople on best practices for closing deals and provide guidance to improve sales performance
Set sales goals, track progress, and manage team to achieve and exceed quotas
Manage Inventory
Coach and Train other Managers
Answer to the General Manager
Read and understand departmental accounting doc
Maintain sales and customer service to company standards
Maintain and exceed required Volkswagen standards