Now Hiring - MERIT CHEVROLET - New/ Used/ Internet Sales Manager in Saint Paul, MN

New/ Used/ Internet Sales Manager

Merit Chevrolet has had the privilege of serving the serving the greater Twin Cities area, as well as western Wisconsin for over 60 years. As a family owned and operated business, earning the trust of our customers, employees and community is what drives us to be better.

We're one of the few operators in the industry that's growing today, and we're succeeding because we have a great team, a strong business model, a healthy and rewarding company culture, and we are intensely focused on quality. If you want to be a part of our growing family, apply below!

Benefits:

• Generous and competitive pay plan
• Health Care
• 401k plus Match
• Paid Vacation
• 5 Day work week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Position Overview The Sales Manager has the opportunity to lead a sales team to create an exceptional experience for customers. This role is responsible for managing, training, coaching, developing and retaining the very best Sales Associates for the store and driving a high-level of performance among the sales team to increase market share, achieve targeted unit sales and profit margins while delighting every Customer along the way.
• Who Would I Interact With? This position interacts daily with Customers, Sales Associates, other Managers, Financial Services Manager, and support staff.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to; Leading yourself and the team in a way that supports Merit Chevrolet • Setting a clear vision and goals for the sales team to achieve targeted performance in new and used vehicle sales and profit • Engaging and motivating the team to achieve key goals, performance expectations and processes and always leading by example • Driving the business through a high-level of involvement in the day-to-day operations • Managing the negotiation process with Sales Associates and working with Customers daily ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing in order to sell more vehicles • Appropriately Appraising vehicles for trade • Managing all three areas of customer traffic: Showroom, Digital, and Telephones • Analyzing the business to determine shortfalls and developing action plans to improve performance
• The performance of a Sales Manager is measured by achieving but are not limited to; Targeted unit sales and gross profit • Associate retention and growth management • Exceptional Customer Satisfaction
• Requirements of this position include: High School diploma or equivalent • Proven success in Auto Retail Sales • Proven leadership ability to manage, mentor, engage with, develop, and train team members • Ability to set and achieve targeted goals • Ability to provide and drive an Exceptional Customer experience • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, ability to promote an enthusiastic attitude to build positive employee attitudes and morale • Exceptional Organization and follow-up skills and the ability to teach others • Exceptional computer and phone skills, and desire to work with technology • Valid in-state driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous Automotive Dealership Management Experience
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven experience managing a team
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to stay positive and calm in a stressful environment; must thrive under pressure
• Closing skills