Sales Manager LHM Volkswagen Lakewood

Join a Winning Team at Asbury Automotive Group!

A True CAREER Opportunity!  Extensive advancement opportunities!!

Compensation:$80,000 - $135,000 / Annually(Compensation will and can be based on Performance and Experience)

LHM Volkswagen Lakewood is now a subsidiary of Asbury Automotive a Fortune 500 Automotive retailer with over 170 locations with 31 brands across 15 states!

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: 

• 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

Do you have a passion for developing talent, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As an Automotive 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 members who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. 

The primary role of a Car Sales Manager is to operationally manage and drive the success of the used car department through developing sales consultants, working with third party vendors and achieving monthly sales quotas.

• Work directly with our employees and customers to develop relationships and help bridge disconnects in the sales process
• Build rapport with customers to build a base of referrals to establish customer network
• Provide training and support to the sales staff and assist in closing sales
• Help manage all aspects of the sales department and inventory lot
• Purchase vehicles for the inventory from auction and off-lease returns
• Work with lot attendants to ensure all vehicles are properly tagged and positioned 
• Conduct trade appraisals and transport information into vehicle management system 
• Desk deals, track revenue logs, and manage retail delivery reports 
• Track record of staying within turn policy guidelines for inventory (45-60 days max)
• Experience and track record of partnering with wholesale vendors and wholesaling vehicles when appropriate
• Responsible for partnering with third party vendors and the service department to complete internal service work on used vehicles prior to entering lot inventory
• Prepare and administrator annual forecast and budget for new vehicle department
• Administer and monitor factory sponsored programs
• Assist and fill in for the New Car Sales Manager when needed
• Prior sales consultant and F&I manager experience required 
• Prior new car sales manager experience is preferred
• 3-5 years of automotive experience required 
• Must be able to create and maintain customer relationships
• Ability to handle a high volume of business with professionalism
• Experience and ability to handle conflict resolution
• Advanced computer skills with both Microsoft suite products and dealer management systems
• Build relationships with local and national vendors
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug screen)

Applications will be accepted and candidates evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.