Now Hiring - Jeff Wyler Automotive Family - General Sales Manager Chevy of Springfield, Ohio in Springfield, OH

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Jeff Wyler Chevy of Springfield is "Now Hiring" a General Sales Coach! Assumes responsibility for customer retention and profitability in the new and used-vehicle profit centers. Fulfills responsibilities primarily through effective personnel management, knowledge of market potential, established performance standards, and a keen awareness of each department's break-even data. Automotive General Sales Manager (GSM) - Essential Duties * Hires, trains, supervises, and monitors the performance of the new and used-vehicle department managers. * Participates in the preparation of the annual dealership forecast by projecting unit sales, gross profits, expenses, and operating profits for the new and used sales departments. * Meets with sales managers (new and used) to establish annual and monthly objectives for unit sales, gross profits, expenses, and operating profit. * Ensures that sales managers (new and used) understand dealership policies, procedures, and sales systems. * Provide feedback annually to new and used-vehicle department personnel during career development sessions. * Works with dealer and general manager to determine appropriate days' supply for new and used vehicles and orders/acquires vehicle inventory accordingly. * Establishes standards for displaying, merchandising, and maintaining new and used vehicles. * Establishes procedures for quick disposal of over-aged vehicles. * Issues all demonstrators and ensures that appropriate dealership records are maintained. * Checks the condition of all demonstrators monthly. * 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. * Conducts major sales promotions and advertising as needed (i.e., used-car classifieds, large new display ads, radio, Internet, etc.). * Approves all sales incentives in writing before submitting to the office. * Addresses customer complaints to ensure a 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 new-vehicle pre-delivery with the service manager. * Makes sure the facility is secure, well-lit, and professional in appearance. * Maintains a professional appearance. * Attending manager's meetings as requested. * Other tasks as assigned. INDSJTA * Strong negotiation and presentation talents and skills * Automotive Finance & Insurance (F&I) experience is a plus * Professional appearance & excellent communication and written skills * Ability to follow set guidelines and rules inside of team atmosphere * Strong negotiation and presentation talents and skills * Documentation of candidates' past accomplishments Automotive General Sales Manager (GSM) - Education and/or Experience * Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.