Job Description

Are you a seasoned sales manager within the automotive industry looking to take the next step in your career as a General Sales Manager?Are you passionate about driving sales growth and leading a team?Do you want to work with one of premiere Auto groups in Western Canada with strong core values which guide how we operate?Bridge City Chrysler Dodge JEEP RAM has a rare and exciting opportunity as we seek a General Sales Manager to lead our Variable Department. Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Variable Department to drive business results and profitability while maximizing employee engagement and enhancing the customer experience.Bridge City is well established dealership which joined the Davis Auto Group family of businesses in August 2023. At the Davis Auto Group, we pride ourselves on ensuring our values of Family, Teamwork, Integrity and Community are engrained in the workplace and all we do. We strive to provide a positive employee experience where employees feel like family and have the opportunity to flourish.Our ideal candidate has strong character, a proven track record within the automotive sales industry, proven leadership skills; preferring to work hands-on in the business rather than sitting in an office.Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee the New, Used and Finance operations while supporting and holding the team accountable to achieving current business and productivity goals
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, ensuring our employees make customer satisfaction a priority to create customer loyalty and generate referrals
• Work with other leaders in the dealership to promote a strong culture based on the four core values of the Davis Auto Group. Family, Teamwork, Community, and Integrity
• Train, coach and mentor the entire Variable Department team on best practices for closing deals and provide advice and guidance to improve sales performance and develop a performance mindset throughout the team
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management of employees while taking an active role in developing talent for the future
• Meet with the General Manager to review monthly forecasts, commission sheets, productivity reports, and the profit performance of each department as a whole and each sales team individually
• Keep abreast of all the manufacturer\'s current product and promotions and communicates changes to the sales team
• Maintain effective communication within the sales department and with other leaders in the dealership; working together to identify opportunities and resolve issues
• Participate in the preparation of the annual dealership forecast by projecting unit sales, gross profits, expenses, and operating profits for the new-and used-sales departments
• Performs other tasks and duties as required

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership ability and teambuilding skills to effectively motivate, inspire and manage employees
• Excellent knowledge of variable department operations within a dealership with the ability to read and analyze financial statements
• A team player committed to working with leadership and employees to ensure goal alignment and achievement
• Strong analytical and decision making skills with a continuous improvement pedigree
• Results driven with exceptional planning, organization and execution skills and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills including the ability to use tact, sensitivity, empathy and professionalism when interacting with customers and employees
• 3-5 years\' experience in the automotive sales industry with experience in a leadership capacity is preferred
• Post secondary education in dealership management, business or a related area of study would be an asset
• A valid Driver\'s License

Why Bridge City:

• Competitive compensation plan
• Industry-leading health and dental benefits and employer matched RRSPs so you and your family are covered
• A stable, family-owned business who takes pride in being involved in the community
• Support from leadership to help you succeed
• Travel reward program so you can travel on us beginning at 5 years of employment
• Group wide employee pricing discount program on vehicles and parts

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