General Sales Manager Albany, CA

General Sales Manager job at Albany Subaru. Albany, CA.

Automotive General Sales Manager (GSM)

If you enjoy sales, working with people and love cars and helping our customers to find the vehicle of their dreams, then we want you for our sales team!! The Sales Manager consistently works to 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 at least two years of experience in a large-volume dealership, and some supervisory or management experience. They 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.

This job description summary outlines core aspects of this position, but additional duties may be required on a routine basis. This job description does not constitute the complete responsibilities for this position.

• Develops viable sales forecasts and associated sales strategies
• Assist in hiring, training, and monitoring 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
• Performs other duties as assigned