General Sales Manager

Company : AutoCanada / Capital Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Position : General Sales Manager

Location : Edmonton, Alberta

Classification : Full Time, Onsite

Job Description :

The General Sales Manager (GSM) has the opportunity to lead a sales team to create an exceptional experience for customers.

This role is responsible for selecting, training, coaching, developing and retaining the very best Sales Managers, Sales Associates and Financial Services professionals for the store and driving a high-level of performance among the sales team to increase market share, achieve targeted unit sales and profit margins while delighting every guest along the way.

What your Day-to-Day looks like :

Setting a clear vision and goals for the sales team to achieve targeted performance in new and used vehicle sales, financial services product sales and overall sales profit

Engaging and motivating the team to achieve key goals, performance expectations and AutoCanada best practice processes

Driving the business through a high-level of involvement in the day-to-day operations

Managing the negotiation and financing processes with Sales Associates ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing

Leading the Used Vehicle Department including inventory management, merchandising, pricing and the reconditioning process.

Appraising vehicles for trade

Managing all three areas of customer traffic : Showroom, Internet leads, and Phones

Partnering with General Manager to plan and manage new and used vehicle inventory

Assisting in managing controllable expense elements for the New and Used Vehicle Departments

Analyzing the business to determine shortfalls and developing action plans to improve performance How will I know if I am successful?

The performance of a General Sales Manager is measured by achieving : Targeted unit sales and gross profit

Targeted Associate retention

Targeted Customer Satisfaction Index

What are the requirements for this job?

High School diploma or equivalent

Automotive retail management experience

Proven leadership ability to recruit, select, train, coach and develop a team

Ability to set and achieve targeted goals

Ability to drive an exceptional Customer experience

Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills

Organization and follow-up skills

Experience and desire to work with technology

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Valid driver's license

Valid AMVIC certification

What We Offer :

A lot FULL of cars to sell

Industry-leading Pay Plan

Paid vacation

Health and Dental Benefits

A team full of GRIT passion & perseverance

An opportunity to be part of an exciting, GROWING BUSINESS

Company-funded training and continuing automotive education

Use of on-brand demonstrator vehicle

Dedicated Home Office support team : Sales Operations, Digital Marketing, iLeads, OEM partnership, IT, F&I, Fixed Operations & Human Resources

Access to cutting-edge, real-time dashboards that provide context to quickly make optimal decisions

The AutoCanada Playbook of best practices, proven strategies, and step-by-step tactical instructions and technology guides.

Multiple opportunities for growth from coast to coast

Apply Now!

For more information on our Company, please visit our website at www.autocan.ca. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At AutoCanada, we are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental / physical disabilities.

AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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