Automotive Sales Manager

Colorado Springs, COOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

Automotive Sales Manager
sales execution
unit targets
gross targets
expense targets
talent development
process tightening
predictable performance
customer experience
recruit

Nice to have

2–4 years related experience
business/financial reading skills
practical problem-solving
sound judgment
comfort with variable situations
valid Driver License

Role summary

An Automotive Sales Manager is sought to lead dealership sales execution, focusing on developing talent, refining processes, and driving predictable performance while ensuring a positive customer experience. Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, and holding the sales team accountable to volume, gross profit, and expense targets. The role involves tracking productivity, adjusting sales campaigns, managing inventory, and coordinating vehicle promotions. This position requires strong business and financial acumen, problem-solving skills, and the ability to present effectively to leadership. A minimum of 2-4 years of related experience is required, along with a State Sales License and valid Driver License.

Lead the Floor

As an Automotive Sales Manager, you’ll steer dealership sales execution and keep the team aligned to unit, gross, and expense targets. This role exists to develop talent, tighten process, and drive predictable performance while protecting customer experience.

Key responsibilities include:
- Recruit, train, coach, and hold salespeople accountable to standards and results
- Set monthly/annual objectives for volume, gross profit, expenses, and operating profit
- Track productivity, review reports/market data, and adjust sales campaigns accordingly
- Manage new/used inventory acquisition and oversee factory-sponsored programs
- Coordinate merchandising and promotion of vehicles; partner with other departments
- Control spending to budget, attend manager meetings, and maintain a professional image

Required qualifications:
- 2–4 years related experience and/or training (or equivalent)
- Strong business/financial reading skills; confident presenting to groups and leadership
- Practical problem-solving, sound judgment, and comfort with variable situations
- State Sales License and valid Driver License

If you’re ready to grow your leadership impact as an Automotive Sales Manager, apply today.

How Your Day Flows

Your morning starts with quick check-ins on yesterday’s numbers and what’s pacing for the month, then a fast huddle to align priorities and remove roadblocks. Midday is spent on the floor and in the office—reviewing deal structure details, keeping communication crisp between departments, and staying available for coaching moments that improve consistency. You’ll carve out time to scan market signals and reporting trends, then pivot the team’s focus as needed. Later, you’ll connect on inventory and program status, plan ahead for upcoming deliveries and New Owner Clinics, and wrap with notes that keep tomorrow moving.

Your Coverage & Time

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k)
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Competitive salary
Paid Time Off (PTO)

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