General Sales Manager
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Sales
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management, General Management
We're looking for transformational leader. Do you have what it takes?
Palmen Auto Stores are looking for a
driven, high-energy Automotive General Sales Manager with fast track potential to a General Manager position
who knows how to
build a team, move inventory, and close deals
. If you're the type of manager who thrives on the sales floor, develops strong teams, and pushes performance every day, we want to talk to you.
This is an opportunity to become a General Manager at one of Wisconsin's most successful family owned automotive groups
What You'll Do- Lead and motivate a high-performing sales team
to consistently exceed sales targets - Manage all facets of variable operations to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction across new cars, used cars and F&I
- Hold sales staff accountable
for activity, followup, and CRM usage - Recruit, train, and develop top sales talent
- Monitor and manage the
lead pipeline and internet opportunities
to drive showroom traffic - Work closely with finance managers to ensure
clean, efficient deal structure - Maintain strong new and used inventory awareness and merchandising strategy
- Create a
fast-paced, competitive sales culture
focused on winning - Ensure outstanding customer experience while delivering strong results
- Achieve
forecasted goals and
objectives
for dealership and OEM sales, gross, and key expenses
on a monthly and annual basis
- Proven automotive sales management experience
- Strong closing and negotiation skills
- A
track record of hitting and beating sales goals - Ability to
coach, motivate, and hold a team accountable - Experience desking deals, submitting deals to banks and maximizing gross profit
- Strong CRM discipline and follow-up process
- Someone who
leads by example on the sales floor
AtPalmen, we pride ourselves on being different from the competition. We have been in the community as a trusted dealership fornearly 90-years. We have the most loyal customers and that's largely due to our great Team Members! While we have thousands of repeat and referral customers, we always welcome new business. We are stocked better than our competitors and business is booming!
Reporting to our General Manager, our General Sales Manager is responsible for creating, maintaining, and nurturing customer relationships and managing all sales & F&I managers. You will work with all areas of the business to ensure an efficient and correct sales process. If you're outgoing, thrive on the thrill of the sale, and looking for a great opportunity to grow with an established company,
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(K) w/ Company Match
- Paid Training Programs
- Internal company advancement
- Paid Vacation and personal time
- Employee Purchase Discounts
- Company events, sales competitions, and weekly incentives
- Supportive team environment
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