We are currently looking for a motivated and dynamic Sales Manager at Sunset Kia of Venice, a proud member of the Sunset Automotive Group family of dealerships. If you are looking for an opportunity to further your career with an established and respected automotive dealership organization, join our winning team!

Previous experience managing a new car sales department at a dealership required.
F&I experience required.

Sunset Automotive Group is the automotive employer of choice in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Several employees and most managers have very long tenure with our organization. Why do automotive professionals who join Sunset stay with Sunset? We think it's because we are still a locally and family-owned and operated dealership group that cares about our customers and our team. We have the best hours in the business - we're closed on Sundays and every evening to ensure work-life balance. Our company has stability in culture and values, we stand for more than the bottom line. And much more...Check out the difference for yourself.

Automotive Sales Manager Duties

As an Automotive Sales Manager, you will be responsible for leading our dealership's team of sales associates to maximize sales and customer loyalty. We are looking for a motivated individual with strong team-building skills who can lead people by example and through coaching to be the best they can be.

Your specific duties will include:

• Recruiting and training a team of sales representatives
• Working with General Manager on setting sales targets for the team
• Monitoring the work of the team and keeping them motivated to meet their sales targets
• Back up finance manager position as needed
• Promote professionalism in your work, with clients, and within your sales team
• Oversee and approve pricing on deals, including valuing trade-ins
• Demonstrating an understanding that business is built on excellent customer satisfaction and ensuring first-rate customer service from the team
• Handle customer complaints or concerns as needed
• Maintaining an excellent knowledge of new products, features and accessories available, and explaining their benefits to customers and sales team
• Attending product and sales training courses paid for and provided by the dealership at no cost to you
• Complying with all company policies, procedures and safety standards

Sales Manager Requirements

As an Automotive Sales Manager, you must embody Sunset Automotive Group's stellar community reputation of honesty, integrity, and superior customer service. We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic, approachable individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges. It is also important that you display excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ideal Automotive Sales Manager will also have:

• Proven track record in automotive sales management
• Ability to value trade-in vehicles
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organization and management skills
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships to ensure a strong team
• Positive attitude and flexibility
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Sunset Automotive Group Benefits

• Competitive pay structure with outstanding earning potential!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off - one week after 6 months, second week after first year
• Company-paid factory training
• Employee discounts at all Sunset locations
• No state taxes
• And more!

If you are looking for a place where you will be appreciated and part of a loyal team, you found it! Apply to Sunset Automotive Group today and discover the difference!