Experienced Automotive General Sales Manager (Relocation Assistance)

Prior experience in Automotive Sales Management within a dealership setting is required.

Do you want to live in a thriving location that experiences all four seasons, driving distance to the beach, plenty of outdoors activities, and fun college & minor league sports all close by?

Does your ideal dealership value family, provide opportunities for a work-life balance, and thrive on lifelong customer relationships?

Maybe this sounds too good to be true—but this is what our employees at Pecheles Automotive in Eastern North Carolina enjoy!

Pecheles Automotive in Eastern North Carolina is seeking a dynamic General Sales Manager to bring passion, energy, and inspiration to our talented team! As the General Sales Manager, you will focus on mentoring and further developing our Sales Team by fine tuning process execution and delivering remarkable customer experiences. This is not a desk job. Our General Sales Manager needs to be fully engaged with staff & customers--on the lot and in the showroom. Our loyal customers know they can count on our Sales Team to make their purchase a smooth and enjoyable experience.

The Company

In 1965, the Pecheles family opened Pecheles Automotive’s doors with a passion for quality cars and quality customer service. Knowing that every car shopper’s journey is unique, the first-generation Pecheles team set out to build a dealership that provided the most professional service and staff in eastern North Carolina. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Pecheles Automotive is critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

Our owner is fully engaged in the business and committed to increasing opportunities for our wonderful employees.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers and sales consultants throughout the sales process
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and give direction throughout the workday
• Utilize exceptional follow-up conversation techniques with prospective and current customers
• Train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of reporting salespeople
• Communicate with new-vehicle and used-vehicle salespeople to ensure dealership policies and procedures are understood and followed
• Conduct sales training meetings as directed by the general manager
• Provide input on forecasting accurate and realistic monthly goals and objectives for individual salespeople
• Assist in the development of improvement programs for salespeople who are having difficulty reaching their objectives
• Ensure salespeople maintain a high customer satisfaction rating
• Recommend dismissal for any salesperson failing to meet dealership standards
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect vehicle sales
  
  

Requirements

• 5 years experience in a Sales Manager/General Sales Manager role
• Excellent people leadership skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• Ability to work well in a process-driven environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid NC driver's license and a clean driving record
  
  

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation ranging from $300,000 to $400,000 per year
• 5 day work week, closed Sundays
• Vacation benefits and paid time off including all major holidays
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Employee vehicle purchase plan, as well as discounts on parts and service
• Excellent opportunity for career advancement
• Relocation assistance available
  
  

Location

Pecheles Automotive is based in Eastern North Carolina; 1.5 hours from Raleigh and less than 1.45 hours to North Carolina’s gorgeous coast!

Eastern North Carolina is experiencing steady growth, with affordable housing options and strong market trends. Whether you're a first-time home buyer or looking to upgrade, Eastern NC offers a variety of affordable real estate. From K-12 to higher education, Eastern NC is a community focused on learning and development with top-rated schools and a range of educational resources. Our communities offer a variety of recreational activities and athletic opportunities for all ages. Whether you enjoy an active or leisure-lifestyle, you will feel right at home!