Commercial Sales Manager

Vancouver, WA | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Commercial Van | Fleet Sales | Ground floor opportunity | Opening September 2026 | Veterans encouraged to apply

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea:
do right by people, every time.

Swickard is the highest-volume Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer group in the country -- 15% of Mercedes-Benz's total national Sprinter volume, ranked #4 in DPR nationally. The Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver opens September 1, 2026 -- a purpose-built commercial van facility, and a ground-floor leadership opportunity for the right Sales Manager to build something from day one.

• Lead the full Sprinter van sales operation -- managing the sales team, owning the client relationship pipeline, and driving consistent volume and gross profit performance
• Build and develop a high-performing commercial van sales team from the ground up -- recruiting, training, and holding the team accountable to clear standards and metrics
• Establish and manage long‑term fleet and commercial client accounts -- serving contractors, logistics operators, medical transport providers, trade service companies, and fleet buyers across the Pacific Northwest
• Own the sales process end‑to‑end -- from first contact and vehicle demonstration through deal structure, delivery, and post‑sale follow‑up
• Partner with service, parts, and finance to deliver a seamless client experience across every touchpoint of the operation
• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow market share in the Vancouver and greater Portland metro commercial vehicle market
• Manage CRM with discipline -- maintaining accurate pipeline records, follow‑up commitments, and account activity for every client
• Serve as the face of the Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver in the local commercial community -- building the store's reputation through professional presence, networking, and consistent delivery on commitments

• 3+ years of automotive sales management experience -- commercial vehicle, fleet, or Sprinter experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of leading a sales team to consistent performance -- volume, gross, and client retention
• B2B or fleet account management experience a significant plus -- you understand how commercial buyers think and what they need
• A builder's mindset -- you're energized by the opportunity to establish a culture and a process from day one, not inherit one
• Strong CRM discipline and the ability to build a culture of pipeline accountability and follow‑through on the floor
• Tenacious prospector and relationship builder -- you grow accounts through consistency, knowledge, and genuine investment in the client's business
• Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred
• High integrity with a servant‑leader mindset -- you lead by example and earn trust through consistency
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• $72,000 - $150,000+/yr -- commission-based with a guaranteed base to start, giving you time to build the business
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pet insurance and optional disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid Mercedes-Benz Sprinter product and commercial van training
• Career growth -- strong sales managers at Swickard grow into GSM, fleet director, and multi-store commercial leadership roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• The opportunity to lead a first‑of‑its‑kind dedicated commercial van operation within the fastest‑growing Sprinter dealer group in the country

• Swickard is the #1 Sprinter dealer group in the country by volume -- the infrastructure, brand relationships, and operational support behind this new location are proven
• Vancouver and the greater Portland metro market represent one of the strongest commercial vehicle opportunities in the Pacific Northwest
• A purpose‑built facility dedicated entirely to Sprinter van sales…