New/Used Sales Manager

SUMMARY: Cavalier Ford Lincoln is looking for a Sales Manager to join our results oriented team. The ideal candidate must have a proven successful track record of Automotive Sales Management Experience. He or she must have a strong business acumen and sales aptitude and a willingness to accept full accountability for sales targets.

WHAT WE OFFER: Medical and Dental 401K Plan Paid time off and vacation Growth opportunities Paid Training Employee vehicle purchase plans Family owned and operated Long term job security Discounts on products and services RESPONSIBILITIES Develops viable sales forecasts and associated sales strategies Establishes sales quotas and manages overall sales goals Hires, trains, manages, and directs sales team so that they can meet goals and quotas in an extremely large Ford Dealership Ensures all sales targets are met or exceeded Manages inventory in terms of display, pricing, and aging Provides timely and accurate reports on all sales activities as needed Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Strong people skills in order to train, manage, and direct sales team so that they can meet goals and quotas Must be able to combine customer service skills with a strong close Must be a "people person" but still know how to control the deal Strong computer and Internet skills, including experience/skills with a E-Leads CRM system Must have a good grasp of Internet processes and understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising Must be able to pass a drug test and a background check Must be able to pass a license/motor vehicle record check We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.