General Sales Manager (GSM)

We’re under new Ownership! Grand Opening Coming Soon!

Do you want to love where you work?! At Red Deer Volkswagen we are a family-owned and operated store and our work atmosphere reflects just that! Join our team of highly skilled proefessioanls! We proudly service clients from the Red Deer and central Alberta regions.

We are searching for the best of the best in automotive sales leadership, and we want to chat with you!

What makes working for Red Deer Volkswagen great?

• Top wages. Reach your earning potential with aggressive wages and bonus incentives.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability.
• Relocation allowances available.
• An inviting and energetic workplace culture that you couldn't find anywhere else!

Who are we looking for?

Sales

• Establish the short, medium, and long-term objectives for new and pre-owned vehicle sales.
• Develop and implement sales operations plans to achieve monthly and annual goals.
• Oversee the management of vehicle inventory.
• 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.
• Lead the development and execution of the dealership’s new and used vehicle sales strategy.
• Monitor all performance metrics related to sales and the customer experience.
• 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.
• Effectively manage costs to improve efficiency.

Leadership

• Develop a strong team to fully execute the sales strategy for dealership.
• Coach, mentor and motivate the sales team to ensure that performance metrics and sales goals are achieved.
• Celebrate team successes and cultivate a positive culture of excellence.
• Participate in actively managing a positive relationship with the OEM.
• Work in partnership with the OEM to achieve common goals.
• Utilize performance metrics in all departments to enhance operational success.
• Vehicle inventory, daily sales management and upholding sales process.
• Create a high-performance culture and climate in a dealership.
• Develop and encourage strong working relationships with all associates and stakeholders.
• Deliver financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governance
• Ensure dealer compliance to franchise standards and target requirements.
• 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.

What is required for the position?

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive dealership sales management roles.
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset.
• Must have previous experience building and mentoring a successful sales team.
• 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.

If you are looking to have a great career, join our team today! Apply Now!

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to Relocate:

• Red Deer, AB T4S 2H4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-02-26