General Sales Manager

Ron Tonkin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat - Milwaukie, OR

Full-time - Senior

Milwaukie, OR

About the position

The General Sales Manager at Ron Tonkin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat is responsible for leading the sales department to maximize sales and efficiency. This role involves training and engaging employees, recruiting talent, and tracking departmental productivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive sales management, particularly with Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram (CJDR) brands.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in automotive group recruiting to hire sales talent for all positions.
• Coach sales staff on best practices for improving performance, conducting effective follow-up, closing deals, and meeting and exceeding sales goals.
• Forecast and track annual, quarterly, and monthly car sales to maximize gross profits.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction in all auto sales to increase retention and referrals to drive repeat car sales.
• Oversee all day-to-day activities within the automotive dealership with a focus on high employee and customer morale.
• Keep an accurate record of existing and prospective customers within the CRM platform to effectively guide sales processes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Prior CJDR experience is strongly preferred.
• At least five years of experience working at a car dealership with one or more years as a sales department manager or other management position is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong working knowledge of the automotive industry.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance