Job Description

Jim Gauthier Chevrolet, one of Winnipeg's leading automotive dealerships, is seeking a

Sales Manager specializing in Desking and Digital Retailing

. This key leadership position will drive our digital sales strategy, oversee deal desking operations, and ensure our customers enjoy a seamless, transparent, and modern buying experience.

We're looking for a proven automotive professional who thrives in a structured, results-driven environment, and who can inspire a team while maximizing profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to achieve targets while delivering exceptional customer experiences. Desk all in-store deals at every level, focusing on profitability, approvals, and closing support. Integrate digital retailing solutions with showroom processes to create a seamless omnichannel sales journey. Manage inventory levels effectively to optimize availability while reducing excess stock. Train and develop sales staff on both deal structure and digital retailing platforms to enhance performance. Provide continuous coaching and mentoring to elevate the team's sales capabilities. Analyze KPIs, ROI, and sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring transparency, trust, and long-term loyalty.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of automotive sales management experience, including direct desking and deal-structuring responsibilities. Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of lending, leasing, and profitability. Proficiency with CRM systems, DMS platforms, and digital retailing tools. Proven success in implementing or managing digital retailing platforms in an automotive environment. Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team. Results-oriented mindset, comfortable in a high-volume, fast-paced dealership setting.

Why Join Us?

At Jim Gauthier Chevrolet, you'll be part of a dynamic team at one of Winnipeg's top dealerships. We offer the opportunity to lead innovation in digital retailing, drive measurable results, and make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and business growth.

If you're an experienced automotive leader ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance
Application question(s):

Proficient with CRM systems, DMS platforms and Digital Retailing
Experience:

Dealership Management: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person