Job Description

Assistant Sales ManagerGrande Prairie, ABAutoCanada, the largest publicly-traded automotive group in Canada, is NOW HIRING an experienced Assistant Sales Manager! This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door with an automotive group that believes in growing our talent, connecting with the communities that we serve, and building a brand that is recognized across North America for our commitment to integrity and customer service. If you share our passion for people, automobiles, and making money then we want to talk to you about a new career!!!AutoCanada believes that taking care of our team members and setting them up for long-term success is what sets us apart from our competitors. That is why AutoCanada is proud to offer our full-time employees the following benefits to aid in their well-being and performance:

• Competitive pay plans and a motivated group of AutoCanada employees to work alongside
• Dental and vision insurance
• Prescription insurance that can discount purchases up to 80%
• Paid holiday and flex time for full time AutoCanada employees
• Employee vehicle purchase & service programs
• Employee assistance programs focused on health & wellness
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career with a North American automotive group operating in Canada and the United States

Position Overview:In this exciting role, the Automotive Assistant Sales Manager is a highly driven assistant sales manager to the sales manager with day-to-day running of our store. The assistant sales manager\xe2\x80\x99s responsibilities include developing strategies to improve sales, effectively handling customer complaints, and assisting with the recruitment of sales staff. You should also be able to delegate tasks to the sales staff in the absence of the sales manager. To be successful as an assistant sales manager, you should demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and ensure that sales staff comply with company policies and guidelines. Ultimately, a top-performing assistant sales manager should be able to achieve excellent customer service at all times.:

• The Automotive Assistant Sales Manager/Team Leader must consistently and profitably meet vehicle sales quotas through expert management and leadership of the sales team and by filling in front end positions when necessary, including desking, calling in deals, contracting customers and performing the finance role when needed
• Manage, train and direct a team of Sales Professionals
• Motivate the team through our company\xe2\x80\x99s vision and direction to encompass our mission statement
• Communicate clear expectations and hold team accountable to achieve all brand, performance and behavior standards - Drive the company\xe2\x80\x99s brand loyalty through demonstrating sales leadership, coaching and connecting with the customer experience
• Manage the execution of the current sales process to deliver a premium customer experience
• Maintain the highest degree of customer satisfaction with the ability to handle all customer interaction with an award-winning smile and a positive attitude
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that support annual sales goals and cost control - Communicate and plan with General Manager to arrive at daily/monthly sales goals
• Leading daily meetings with staff to review individual and department goals
• Learn to overcome objections; ask for the sale; negotiate price; complete sales or purchase agreement; explain and offer warranties service and finance
• Closing deals and monitoring team deal closings
• Encourage and motivate Sales Professionals daily to maintain high morale
• Be able to interpret reporting and manage department by the numbers
• Acts as back-up for finance manager when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive dealership Sales or Finance, includes closing own deals
• Post-Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset
• Sales experience with verifiable proof of meeting sales targets
• Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients
• Working understanding of financial systems, banks, and structure of deals
• A desire to work in a commission, performance-based environment
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
• A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful
• Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
• Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an asset.

.Apply Now!For more information on our Company, please visit our website at . 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 becontacted.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.INSL.............Stellantis, Ford, Honda, Toyota, GM, General Motors, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chevy, Ferrari, Fiat, GMC, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lamborghini, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, MB, Porsche, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, JLR, Mini, AMG, Polestar, Rivian, Rolls Royce, Rolls-Royce, Subaru, Tesla, VW, Volkswagen, Volkswagen, Langley, New Westminster, Burnaby, Abbotsford, North West Vancouver, Delta, Richmond, Chilliwack, Surrey, Coquitlam, Silver Valley, Pitt Meadows, Websters Corners, Port Moody, Used cars, Customer Service, Job Fair, Career event, hiring event, career fair, phone sales, internet sales, fleet, manager, telemarketer, telemarketing, public relations, broker, finance, financial advisor, retail, truck, trucks, commercial, job fair, auto sales, automotive sales, job fair, telemarketer, telemarketing, public relations, broker, finance, financial advisor, retail, truck, trucks, commercial, job fair, auto sales, automotive sales, job fair salesperson, salesman, saleswoman, selling, automotive sales, car sales, automotive salesperson, car salesman, customer service, retail, account executive, AE, salesperson, salesman, saleswoman, selling, automotive sales, car sales, automotive salesperson, care salesman, customer service, retail, account executive, AE, salesperson, salesman, saleswoman, selling, automotive sales, car sales, automotive salesperson, care salesman, customer service, retail, account executive, enrollment advisor, personal trainer, sales, marketing, market, sell, video, retail, manager, store, college, customer, service, training, telephone, telesales, inside sales rep. trainee, commission, unlimited, entry level, no experience, opportunity, opportunities, selling, retailing, wholesale, auto, boat, recreational, automobile, vehicle, motorcycle, RV, education, support, furniture, furnishings, jewelry, salesperson, salesman, women, men, mentor, mentoring, coach, coaching, appliance, appliances, TV, department store, supervisor, management, instructor, call center, property management, automobiles, cars, trucks, computer, internet, consultant, teacher, customer service, help, needed, inside, representative, salespeople, speaker, real estate, mobile homes, homes, house, market, vendor, restaurant, bartender, waiter, waitress, cocktail, hosts, host, casino, dealer, hospitality, server, servers, hostess, marketing, promotions, brand ambassador, product specialist

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