New Car Sales Manager

**New Car** **Sales Manager**

**Hamilton, **Ontario**

We are looking for an experienced **New Car** **Sales Manager** to join our growing team We are looking for an expert leader who is passionate about cars and genuinely motivated by leading and coaching a team to success Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for building and executing the dealership’s new vehicle sales strategy, while providing leadership to a team of new and experienced sales associates.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Competitive compensation and incentive plan
- Health and Dental benefits
- Use of a demonstration vehicle
- An opportunity to be part of an exciting, growing business

**Your day-to-day**:

- Execute the established the short, medium, and long-term sales objectives for new vehicle sales
- Develop and implement sales plans for your team to enable achieving monthly and annual goals
- Contribute ideas to and participate in the development and implementation of the dealership’s marketing and advertising initiatives
- Be accountable for ensuring the successful conversion of iLeads to sales
- Monitor performance metrics related to your team including sales and customer experience metrics
- Develop and maintain relationships with our valued clients to further promote the dealership’s brand within the market
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for growth
- Curate an exceptional client experience
- Develop a strong team to fully execute on the sales strategy for dealership
- Develop and encourage strong working relationships with all associates and stakeholders
- Deliver on financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governance
- Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable
- Lead, demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment ensuring that all safety standards, policies, procedures and compliance requirements are communicated, implemented and followed
- Other duties as assigned

**What you’ll need**:

- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automotive dealership sales management
- Post-Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset
- Must have some experience in a leadership role
- Strong understanding of dealership accounting practices, budgeting and expense management
- Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients
- Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent verbal/written communication combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
- A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments
- Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful
- Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
- Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an asset
- Understanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealerships

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At AutoCanada, we are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential. Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.