VISTA FORD LINCOLN of Woodland Hills

Sales Manager Job Description

Employer: Vista Ford Lincoln, Family owned since 1974

Location: Woodland Hills, Ca

Schedule: Full Time, Weekends and Nights

Benefits: Available after completion of introductory period paid vacation, health insurance and Employer matching 401K

We are currently looking for a sales manager to lead a team of 6. You will be responsible for your team and their performance and will be paid accordingly. We offer a competitive pay plan with lucrative stairsteps and bonuses. We are really looking to grow our sales department at Vista Ford Lincoln, and the sales manager position is the first place. We are going to hire someone that is driven, self motivated, and has integrity and an impeccable work ethic. If you think you have these qualities then we look forward to meeting you.

SUMMARY

Sales Manager is responsible for managing a team of salespeople to sell/lease new and used vehicles in a professional, ethical manner, in compliance with all applicable laws and consistent with values of family-owned dealership that is interested in a long-term relationship with repeat customers rather than just getting the most out of one deal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Hires, trains, motivates, counsels, and monitors the performance of all salespeople.

Directs sales staffing and training in ways that will enhance the development and control of sales programs.

Establishes annual and monthly objectives for unit sales, gross profits.

Monitors salesperson productivity and performance.

Administers and monitors factory-sponsored programs.

Reviews market analyses and sales reports to determine customer needs, and volume potential, and develops sales campaigns to accommodate the goals of the dealership.

Serves as liaison between sales department and other departments.

Maintains a professional appearance.

Attends managers meetings as requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

State Sales License

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.