What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dealership Sales Manager | Beaverton Kia position at Beaverton Kia?
Beaverton Kia—the only Kia dealership on Portland’s Westside—is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader to take the wheel and drive success in both our new and pre-owned sales departments.
Are you a proven, high-performing Sales Manager looking for your next great opportunity?
As part of a high-volume, well-established import dealership, you’ll work alongside a professional, forward-thinking team committed to growth, customer satisfaction, and doing business the right way. If you have a "One-Person" background, strong leadership skills, and a passion for developing people, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily one-on-ones with Sales Professionals and implement goals to achieve sales and gross profit targets
- Conduct sales meetings, provide in-depth training, and model proven sales processes (meet & greet, CNA, demos, desking, non-negotiation value selling)
- Monitor and coach performance, CRM usage, lead follow-up, and defector retention
- Appraise trade-ins accurately, build proposals professionally, and present customer vouchers confidently
- Oversee new inventory, sales forecasting, and 75-day supply turn
- Deliver outstanding customer satisfaction and resolve concerns promptly
- Partner with General Sales Manager to maintain and enforce dealership policies
What You Bring:
- Demonstrated success in leading and motivating high-performance sales teams
- Background in One-Person selling, Automotive Sales Management, F&I, or Used Car Management
- Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of departmental financials
- CRM fluency and working knowledge of automotive platforms and software
- Outstanding communication skills: emotionally intelligent, clear, respectful, persuasive
- Track record of meeting objectives and managing time, budgets, and personnel effectively
- Valid driver's license and insurable driving record required
You Excel In:
- Proactive leadership and team development
- Market awareness and inventory control
- Customer-first mindset and retention strategies
- Hands-on sales involvement including closing, desking, and negotiation alternatives
- Data-driven decision-making and forecasting
Why Beaverton Kia?
With over 60 years of success, Beaverton Kia is part of a respected, family-owned dealership group with a long-standing reputation for integrity, innovation, and employee care. Here, you're not just managing a team—you’re shaping the future of a dealership that believes in doing things better.
Enjoy competitive pay, strong benefits, and a culture that values people and performance.
- WEEKLY PAY
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy – an industry leader in benefit offerings (employer pays more than 80% of the employee-only premium)
- Income replacement insurance (short- and long-term disability), critical illness, accident, life, and more
- Paid time off (start accruing on day one)
- Take your Birthday off (BirthdayAway)
- Employee purchase plan (vehicles, motorcycles/ATVs, service, parts, apparel, gear, and more)
- Employee assistance program
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible spending plan or health savings account; daycare spending plan
- Top rated 401(k) w/employer match
- Years of Service Awards (be rewarded for your loyalty and longevity)
- Pet insurance discount programs
Interviews are being scheduled now. Apply today and bring your leadership to a dealership that truly stands apart.
Beaverton Kia – A Better Way to Work™
Lanphere Enterprises, Inc., is one of the premier retailers of automobiles and motorcycles, and their related services and accessories, in the Pacific Northwest. Our family of dealerships currently includes Beaverton Honda, Beaverton INFINITI, Beaverton Kia,_ Beaverton Motorcycles, Canyon Road Auto Body, and Beaverton Auto Spa._
Lanphere Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person