What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager position at Swickard Auto Group?
Description
Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter Van | Luxury & Hospitality | B2B | Vancouver, WA
The Sales Manager at our Van Center is a dealmaker and a culture-builder in equal measure. You'll lead our sales team, own our commercial and retail sales performance, and help establish the consultative, hospitality-driven sales approach that will differentiate us in the market. This is a high-impact leadership role at a brand-new facility — your chance to build a winning team from the ground up.
About Mercedes-benz Van Center Of Vancouver
The Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver is a brand-new, dedicated Sprinter Van Center opening in August 2026 in the heart of the Vancouver/Portland metro area. We are not just another dealership — we are a purpose-built facility focused exclusively on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, serving businesses, commercial fleets, adventure enthusiasts, and hospitality partners across the Pacific Northwest.
This is a rare ground-floor opportunity. You won't be inheriting someone else's culture or fitting into an existing mold — you'll be helping to build it. We believe that exceptional hospitality isn't just for guests; it starts with how we treat each other and every person who walks through our doors.
At our Van Center, hospitality is a core value — not a department. Every team member plays a role in delivering an experience that is warm, professional, and genuinely different from anything in our market.
What You'll Do
Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter Van | Luxury & Hospitality | B2B | Vancouver, WA
The Sales Manager at our Van Center is a dealmaker and a culture-builder in equal measure. You'll lead our sales team, own our commercial and retail sales performance, and help establish the consultative, hospitality-driven sales approach that will differentiate us in the market. This is a high-impact leadership role at a brand-new facility — your chance to build a winning team from the ground up.
About Mercedes-benz Van Center Of Vancouver
The Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver is a brand-new, dedicated Sprinter Van Center opening in August 2026 in the heart of the Vancouver/Portland metro area. We are not just another dealership — we are a purpose-built facility focused exclusively on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, serving businesses, commercial fleets, adventure enthusiasts, and hospitality partners across the Pacific Northwest.
This is a rare ground-floor opportunity. You won't be inheriting someone else's culture or fitting into an existing mold — you'll be helping to build it. We believe that exceptional hospitality isn't just for guests; it starts with how we treat each other and every person who walks through our doors.
At our Van Center, hospitality is a core value — not a department. Every team member plays a role in delivering an experience that is warm, professional, and genuinely different from anything in our market.
What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and develop the full sales team including Commercial Account Managers and any retail sales consultants
- Establish and drive achievement of monthly and annual sales targets: unit volume, gross profit, and commercial penetration
- Work deals and desking alongside your team — this is a hands-on leadership role
- Develop and implement sales processes, CRM disciplines, and pipeline management standards from day one
- Build commercial sales strategy to penetrate key B2B segments in the Vancouver/Portland market
- Collaborate with marketing on local campaigns, fleet outreach, and brand-building initiatives
- Ensure all sales interactions reflect the Mercedes-Benz brand standard and our hospitality-first culture
- Monitor sales metrics, inventory turn, and market performance and report to General Manager
- Participate in pre-opening planning, inventory strategy, and facility launch activities
- 5 years of automotive sales experience with at least 2 years in a sales management role
- Demonstrated success in commercial vehicle or fleet sales is a significant differentiator
- Proven ability to build, lead, and motivate a high-performing sales team
- Strong desking, negotiation, and F&I coordination skills
- Hospitality mindset — you lead by example in how clients and team members are treated
- Mercedes-Benz or premium/luxury brand experience preferred
- Proficiency in DMS and CRM platforms
- Valid driver's license with clean record
- Competitive base salary plus commission and team performance bonus
- Compensation package commensurate with experience and track record
- Significant upside opportunity in a growing market with a premium brand
- Ground-floor opportunity to shape the culture, processes, and standards of a brand-new operation
- Represent one of the world's most iconic luxury brands
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
- Manufacturer-supported training and Mercedes-Benz certification opportunities
- Collaborative, hospitality-first culture where your contributions are seen and valued
- Serve a thriving and growing commercial market in one of the Pacific Northwest's fastest-growing corridors
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
- Career growth potential as the business grows and scales
- Big things are happening in the Sprinter world!
- NEW Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver!