Sales Desk Manager

Dealership:

L0808 Audi St. PaulAUDI ST. PAUL

Location:

Maplewood, MN

Position Title:

Sales Desk Manager Classification:
Full Time;
Onsite

Reports to:

General Manager Estimated Annual Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000/ per year Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway At Lithia & Driveway, we're powered by people and driven to deliver results. As one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, we're focused on growing leaders who want to make an impact – both in their store and across the company.

We are looking for a Automotive Sales Desk Manager to lead, develop, and inspire our Sales team at Audi St. Paul. This role is a key driver of performance, culture, and the customer experience.

Why Join Our Team?

At Lithia & Driveway, we're powered by people and driven to deliver results. As one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, we're focused on growing leaders who want to make an impact, both in their store and across the company. At Lithia & Driveway, you'll find:

Real opportunities for advancement across a national network

Leadership development and training through our internal learning programsA culture that recognizes and rewards results

The ability to drive store success with the autonomy to shape your team.

What You'll DoThe Sales Desk Manager is responsible for driving dealership sales performance by supporting and leading the daily sales process, structuring vehicle deals, coaching sales associates, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This role serves as a key resource for the sales team by assisting with negotiations, desking deals, inventory management, customer engagement, and sales process compliance while helping the dealership achieve profitability and volume objectives.

Structure and desk vehicle deals to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

Support Sales Consultants throughout the sales process to improve closing performance.

Review pricing, trade valuations, lender programs, and payment options.

Assist customers with vehicle selection, negotiations, and purchase decisions.

Drive achievement of sales, gross profit, volume, and CSI objectives.

Monitor sales activity, lead conversion, and showroom performance.

Coach and develop Sales Consultants on sales process, product knowledge, and customer engagement.

Ensure compliance with dealership policies, OEM standards, and sales procedures.

Partner with F&I to facilitate efficient deal flow and vehicle deliveries, serving as back up if our Finance team member is scheduled to be off.

Manage inventory pricing, merchandising, and aging inventory strategy.

Conduct daily sales meetings and reinforce accountability to performance goals.

Help recruit, onboard, and develop top sales talent.

Resolve escalated customer concerns professionally and promptly.

Other duties as assigned by leadership.

What You'll Bring3+ years of automotive sales leadership experience in an OEM dealership.

Proven success desking deals and driving sales profitability.

Strong understanding of finance, lender programs, and trade appraisals.

Experience coaching and developing automotive retail sales teams.

Proficiency with CRM, DMS, and automotive desking tools.

Strong customer service, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Professional appearance and customer-focused mindset.

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Total Rewards$ - $/ per year

This is a performance driven position, eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which includes a base/hourly/draw offset and the ability to collect commission and bonus based on performance.

Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Lithia Learning Center Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site hiadriveway.com About UsAt Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and Green Cars.

We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry,…