Sales Manager - Nissan of New River Valley- Christiansburg

Job Description

The Internet Sales Manager must consistently and profitably meet vehicle sales quotas through expert management and leadership of the sales team and by forecasting sales and maintaining proper inventory levels in terms of amount and vehicle types. In addition, the Sales Manager hires, trains, and monitors team member performance; resolves customer complaints; and helps with closings when necessary.

The ideal candidate has some post-secondary education (degree, coursework, certification, etc.), at least two years of experience in a large-volume dealership, and some supervisory or management experience. Candidates must have a strong business acumen and sales aptitude and a willingness to accept full accountability for sales targets. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong leadership and motivational skills are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops viable sales forecasts and associated sales strategies
• Hires, trains, and monitors team member performance
• Establishes sales quotas and manages overall sales goals
• Ensures all sales targets are met or exceeded
• Provides timely and accurate reports on all sales activities as needed
• Monitors and adjusts inventory to optimize customer choice
• Manages the department budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; some post-high school education or training preferred
• Two years of progressive and relevant experience
• Sales experience with verifiable proof of meeting sales targets
• Experience in supervising and managing staff
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Strong organization skills, able to multitask, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Outgoing personality and willing to work with the public on a daily basis
• Highly professional and dependable
• Strong computer and internet skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, stand and lift heavy objects as needed.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Company Description

Since Southern Team opened our doors on October 3rd 1988, we've been fortunate to become one of the MOST successful automotive dealership groups in the state of Virginia.  From our humble beginnings as a Hyundai dealership in Roanoke, VA (when most Americans didn't even know what a Hyundai was) to our new Hyundai, Nissan, Subaru, Volkswagen, and Prestige Collection.  We even have a Nissan dealership in Christiansburg, VA and have grown to over 300 employees!

And that's not all!!!  Construction is almost complete on our modern, brand-new, state-of-the-art Hyundai dealership!  This means not only will we continue to meet all of your automotive needs, but we will also be looking for and filling positions for Sales Consultants, Service Advisors, and Service Technicians (just to name a few) along with many other career opportunities that will be available.

We would love to have you join us at any of our Southern Team locations!  If you are interested in learning more about our various openings and upcoming job opportunities, please visit us at www.southernteamautomall.com or www.careers.hireology.com.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other protected characteristic.
 

Benefits

• Health Insurance 
• Health Savings Account
• Southern Wellness:  A Free HealthCare Incentive Plan
• Medical GAP Insurance
• Dental
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - John Hancock
• Short Term and Long Term Disability (Voluntary Benefit)
• Accident Solution Plan (Voluntary Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• Cancer Protection Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• MASA Medical Transport Solutions (Voluntary Benefit)
• Direct Deposit