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The Lounsbury Automotive Bathurst has an opening for a Sales Manager.
We are seeking someone who is self-motivated, is passionate about managing a sales team, enjoys interacting with customers and who is highly process driven.
- Work with the sales team to train and coach on: new products, upcoming promotions, financing options, and selling skills
- Provide support to sales staff during the sales process, including (not limited) to meeting each customer
- Work with the sales team to achieve monthly targets and continuously review goals on a weekly basis
- Develop sales plans and strategies and monitor their progress on overall volume, close ratio, average sale, and margins
- Manage inventory of new vehicles: inventory turns, ordering of new vehicles, manage relationsip with manufacturer
- Routinely meet with Managers from other Departments to discuss issues, concerns and process improvement
- Ensure sales team follow company policies and procedures
- University degree in Business Administration, Operations, Management, Marketing or equivalent, is preferred
- 5 or more years of managing a team of people is required
- Previous experience in automotive sales is preferred
- Must know all of the variables that will affect the business plan, including supply, demand, profit, competition, promotion, pricing, manufacturing issues, insurance rates, and finance rates
- Integrity, passion, and in-person presentational skills are essential
- Excellent customer service skills
- Bilingualism is considered an asset
The Lounsbury Group of Companies is committed to investing in our employees through training programs and a great work environment, plus:
- Competitive Wages
- Group Benefit Plan including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
- Employee discounts on cars and furniture
- Career growth and continuous development
- Respectful and cohesive working environment with strong company values