General Sales Manager

Do you have a passion for developing talent, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As anAutomotive General Sales Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for strong, energetic, people-focusedteam memberswho will help us redefine the car-buying experience. 

he General Sales Manager primary role is to assist the General Manager with overseeing and driving both people and financial success in variable operations. 

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Hands on active manager that is involved in all aspects of the sales process
• Work with general manager, sales team, and finance management team to meet monthly new, used, and F&I objectives
• Assist with inventory management for both new and used car departments 
• Track record of developing and mentoring sales consultants, F&I managers and other sales managers
• Must possess a strong track record of superior results in a high volume dealership
• Excellent customer service (CSI) history
• Must be willing to and able to consistently work the sales desk and customers turn overs
• Our GSM's are expected to lead from the front lines, manage and oversee activities of variable operations
• Must be a highly detailed process driven leader and be able to hold the staff accountable for results
• Assist sales managers with ensuring volume commitments to the manufacturer are met
• Partner with the General Manager and meet with managers individually to develop monthly and annual goals and objectives, and to review actual performance
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with lending institutions and manufacturer personnel
• Communicates management policies and procedures to all Team Members’ attitudes and build morale 
• Hire, train, supervise and monitor performance of sales associates and managers (new, used and finance)
• Motivate, reward, and train employees
• Strong asset management skills required
• Responsible for making sure CIT list is resolved before deadlines 
• Lead by example and ensure that the core values of the company are encompassed in behavior at all times
• Other duties to be determined by management 
• 5-8 years of automotive experience preferred
• Strong used car management skills preferred
• Proven track record and experience as a sales consultant, F&I Manager and Used or New Sales Manager required
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening (background and drug test)

Company Benefits:

Pay and Recognition: 

• Semi Monthly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off 
• Paid training 
• Stock Awards(select management and front-line team member’s eligible

Insurance / Retirement: 

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans 
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave) 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Health savings 
• Flex spending accounts (tax free) 
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans 
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term) 
• 401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development: 

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development 
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System 

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages: 

• Student loan relief resources 
• Employee assistance program 
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs 
• Scholarship awards 
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours 
• Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities