Job Description

SALES MANAGER - PRE-OWNED VEHICLES - MISSISSAUGA

The Role

Are you an experienced vehicles Sales leader looking to take the next step-up in your career? If so, we have a new challenge for you.

Audi Mississauga has two locations. Our premier new facility is in the heart of Peel region next to Toronto Pearson Airport. We are seeking a motivated team member to join our existing Sales Department for our Audi Mississauga, Mavis location. Pre-Owned vehicle acquisition and sales are of vital importance to the growth of Bramgate Automotive. With the transformation of our Audi Mississauga Mavis location in 2021 into a dedicated Audi Certified plus facility, we are developing a top tier destination for Pre-Owned Audi and other brand vehicles.

With state-of-the-art equipment, a combined 29 work bays, multiple customer lounges, and digital tools to facilitate premium client experiences, we are prepared to leverage these resources to grow into the destination of choice for Audi Sales, Service and Parts in the Greater Toronto Area. You can expect to work in state-of-the art, air-conditioned/heated spaces with outstanding leadership and support. Not only do we offer a good benefits package, but we also offer career advancement opportunities. If you are a self-motivated, customer focused individual looking to take your career to the next level, keep reading!

Our Company

Bramgate Automotive Inc. has been in business since 1967. We celebrate diversity and we encourage growth within our growing organization. Give us your best and we will give you ours!

Our vision is to make every customer experience easy, efficient, and enjoyable.

We are proud of:

Our high volume and performance stores Canadian AutoWorld Employer of Choice (CAWEOC) Award -2020, 2023 Canada's Top 25 Best Dealership to work for by Automotive News -2018-2019.

The Benefits

State-of-the art facility. Air-conditioned spaces Outstanding leadership and support Professional training and processes Large customer base Benefit package, life, dental, health, RRSP, pension plan and EAP Collegial workplace atmosphere Career advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Operations

Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of the Used vehicle Sales personnel. With Management Team, develop and implement monthly promotional strategies. Provide Sales Representatives with up-to-date product information. With Management Team, plan and implement sales-incentive programs. With Management Team, plan budgets and authorize expenditures. Encourage a high level of extended warranty and other protection and accessory plans. Liaise with finance, service, and other departments to help facilitate sales. Liaise with service management on day-to-day service/sales operations. Create and maintain a high level of morale and enthusiasm for Audi Mississauga products and services. Liaise with service management on day-to-day service/sales operations. Complete monthly formal reports of Sales team performance. Agree to achievable delivery timetables. Set training standards and operation performance testing. With Management Team, develop annual budgets and targets. Manage compliance with Provincial/Territorial, Local and Federal regulations. Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery. Assist with vehicle inventory management. Monitor and measure used vehicle inventory pipeline. Send reports to sales team with current available inventory weekly. Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives.

Customers and Client Relations

Address customer inquiries and complaints. Ensure Easy, Efficient and Enjoyable customer experiences. Encourage the development of lasting client-dealership relationships. Coach teams on best practices. Ensure staff support is available for coverage and delivery of vehicles as required.

Staff Management and Leadership

Model and champion Bramgate Automotive values. Provide expert sales and negotiation support to all Sales Representatives. Assist junior sales staff with negotiation, closing of deals. Determine staffing requirements and hire or oversee hiring of staff. With Management Team, set and manage the achievement of monthly team and individual sales targets. Build and retain an effective team of Sales Representatives. Set sales expectations for each of Bramgate Automotive sales representatives including customer expectations, as well as quota achievement. Provide coaching and mentoring to the sales team. Measure the activities of each sales representative to assure that their marketing activities will produce intended sales production. Manage DealerPILOT time and attendance. Complete sales payroll and commissions. Liaise with Payroll and Accounting for timely processing of accounts payable and payroll. Perform other duties as required.

What you bring to the role

The key skills and qualities of a Sales Manager:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in a Business, Automotive or other related area. Current Provincial Vehicles Salesperson's License, OMVIC. 5 years of experience in a progressive automotive sales management role. 5 plus years of experience in new and preowned Automobile Sales. Service experiences an asset. Proven sales abilities. A passion for customer service and Audi brand automobiles. Extensive experience in sales management and particularly that of staff motivation and development. Strong working knowledge of motivation, training, appraisal and general supervisory skills. Leadership ability, team building, coaching and mentoring skills. Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key business partners, and customers. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Productivity Suite. Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives. Able to find used vehicle methods and principles and ability to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices as needed. High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability. Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc.
If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and is willing to take the next step in your career growth, then please click the apply now button to find out more.

Please apply, in confidence, by sending your resume to careers@bramgateautomotive.com.

We thank all applicants. Only those selected will be contacted.

Bramgate Automotive Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Store discount Vision care
Work Location: On the road