Sales Manager

Lee Motor Group•Eastern, NC

13d

About The Position

If you love cars and have a passion for people, you may have found your future. As a family-owned business, we are always looking for new talent. We are committed to: Exceeding customer expectations Expert product knowledge Striving for excellence Maintaining professionalism and a spirit of fun Grow with Us We invest in our staff. Our team members are Trained and Certified and receive continuing education each year for as long as they are employed. Retention and promotion from within are the cornerstone of our human resources planning. We believe in cross-training and team orientation. The more you know the stronger you are. Our employees have opportunities with the entire Lee family. An Eastern North Carolina dealership is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to oversee our sales staff. We will expect you to analyze current sales figures, develop effective sales techniques to boost those figures, and train the sales team on new methods. You will also be responsible for hiring and training talented sales representatives.

Requirements

Proven knowledge of effective sales strategies and best practices
Substantial track record of exceeding sales quotas and goals
Excellent leadership skills
Keen attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Outgoing and service oriented attitude
Knowledge of inventory control and management

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train and oversee a team of automotive salespeople
Set sales goals, track progress, and lead the team to achieve and exceed those quotas
Coach salespeople on best practices for closing more vehicle deals and provide advice and guidance to improve sales performance
Forecast sales for upcoming months and quarters
Step in to answer customer questions and issues when required
Coordinate and lead all regular sales meetings with sales staff
Manage CRM platform to retain customers and seek new prospects
Maintain a strong focus on the satisfaction of all customers.