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Automotive Sales Manager - Nissan

Burlington, NCOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$90,000–$120,000 /yrPosted 19 days ago

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Required skills

  • Automotive Sales Manager
  • Nissan
  • sales team
  • dealership performance
  • customer experience
  • sales and profitability goals
  • negotiations
  • sales strategies
  • training

Nice to have

  • new ownership

Role summary

Modern Nissan of Burlington is seeking an experienced Automotive Sales Manager to lead and grow their sales team under new ownership. This role involves driving new and pre-owned vehicle sales, gross profit, and overall dealership performance. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop sales professionals, while ensuring an outstanding customer experience and achieving sales goals. Responsibilities include monitoring sales metrics, assisting with customer interactions and negotiations, developing sales strategies, and collaborating with dealership leadership on process improvements. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing, family-owned automotive group.

Automotive Sales Manager

Modern Nissan of Burlington | Modern Automotive

Why Join Modern Automotive?

  • NEW OWNERSHIP, NEW OPPORTUNITIES! Help build and grow our sales team at Modern Nissan of Burlington.

  • Competitive Earning Potential: $90,000–$120,000 annually.

  • FREE Employee Health Insurance

  • Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  • 401(k) with company match.

  • Paid vacation and holidays.

  • Employee vehicle purchase discounts.

  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing automotive group.

  • Join a fourth-generation, family-owned automotive company with a legacy dating back to 1933.

About the Opportunity

Modern Nissan of Burlington is seeking an experienced, motivated Automotive Sales Manager to join our team during an exciting new chapter under new ownership. This is an opportunity for a proven automotive sales leader to help develop a strong sales team, drive dealership performance, and contribute to the continued growth of our store.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who understands automotive retail, knows how to motivate sales professionals, and is committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience while achieving sales and profitability goals.

What You'll Do

  • Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to achieve individual and dealership goals.

  • Drive new and pre-owned vehicle sales, gross profit, and overall dealership performance.

  • Monitor sales metrics, inventory, and team performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Assist sales consultants with customer interactions, negotiations, and closing deals.

  • Develop effective sales strategies and maintain accountability across the team.

  • Support a positive, professional, and customer-focused sales environment.

  • Work closely with dealership leadership to improve processes, performance, and customer satisfaction.

  • Help recruit, train, and develop sales team members.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous automotive dealership sales management experience.

  • A proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a successful sales team.

  • Strong understanding of automotive sales processes, gross profit, and dealership performance metrics.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

  • A results-driven mindset with a commitment to integrity and customer satisfaction.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • A hands-on leadership style and a desire to help build a successful team under new ownership.

Build Something Great With Us!

At Modern Automotive, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. As a fourth-generation, family-owned automotive group established in 1933, we take pride in investing in our employees, supporting career growth, and creating opportunities for long-term success.

If you're an experienced automotive sales leader ready to make an impact, grow a team, and help shape the future of Modern Nissan of Burlington, we want to hear from you!

Modern Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.

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