General Sales Manager
CurrentHires, trains, supervises and monitors the performance of department managers.Participates in the preparation of the annual dealership forecast by projecting unit sales, gross profits, expenses, and operating profits for sales department.Meets with sales managers to establish annual and monthly objectives for unit sales, gross profits, expenses and operating profit.Ensures that sales managers understand dealership policies, procedures and sales systems.Works with dealer and… Show more Hires, trains, supervises and monitors the performance of department managers.Participates in the preparation of the annual dealership forecast by projecting unit sales, gross profits, expenses, and operating profits for sales department.Meets with sales managers to establish annual and monthly objectives for unit sales, gross profits, expenses and operating profit.Ensures that sales managers understand dealership policies, procedures and sales systems.Works with dealer and general manager to determine appropriate days’ supply for used vehicles and orders/acquires vehicle inventory accordingly, via Manheim, DAA, ACV, IAA, etc.Establishes standards for displaying, merchandising and maintaining used vehicles.Establishes procedures for quick disposal of over-aged vehicles.Issues all demonstrators and ensures that appropriate dealership records are maintained.Audits repair orders for used vehicles as needed to ensure prompt reconditioning.Meets with the general manager to review monthly forecasts, commission sheets, productivity reports, and the profit performance of each department as a whole and each salesperson individually.Studies local market conditions, demographics, and past sales history. Makes recommendations to the general manager regarding short- and long-range advertising plans, sales promotions, staffing needs, lease promotions, and compensation plans.Approves all sales incentives in writing before submitting to the office.Addresses customer complaints to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.Creates systems that ensure ongoing sales training, including weekly sales meetings.Audits all appraisals of trade-in vehicles. Attends auction at least once monthly.Reviews and initials all deals before they are posted.Facilitates reconditioning of vehicle pre-delivery with the service managerMakes sure facility is secure, well lit, and professional in appearance.Maintains a professional appearance.Attends managers meetings as requested. Show less