Automotive Sales Manager - Atlantic Auto Group

Job Description

We are looking for an Experienced Automotive Sales Manager to join our team. 

The ideal candidate has at least two years of auto sales experience with excellent references and has not bounced from job to job. Candidates must have 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. We offer an excellent compensation plan commensurate with experience, and you will have a great opportunity to grow along with a thriving auto group. Candidates must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and license/motor vehicle record check. Full-time employees are eligible for medical benefits after 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develops viable sales forecasts and associated sales strategies
• Establishes sales quotas and manages overall sales goals
• Trains, manages, and directs the sales team so that they can meet goals and quotas
• Ensures all sales targets are met or exceeded
• Manages inventory in terms of display, pricing, and aging
• Provides timely and accurate reports on all sales activities as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a dealership with a consistent and verifiable track record in the automotive industry with minimal job changes and impeccable references
• A self-starter with the appropriate skill set and a great work ethic and attitude
• Fluent in Reynolds, ADP, and/or Dealertrack as well as other software applications relating to an automotive dealership
• Fluent in CRM tools
• Strong skills with Microsoft applications such as Excel and Word
• Strong interpersonal skills to be used in face-to-face meetings and training sessions
• Must possess strong people skills in order to train, manage, and direct the sales team so they can meet goals and quotas
• Must be able to combine customer service skills with a strong close
• Must know how to control the deal
• Must have a good grasp of Internet processes and understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising
• Must be able to pass a drug test, license, and motor vehicle record check, and background check

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Sick Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive Pay Plans
• Employee Discount purchase program 
• Employee Assistance programs
• Employee Referral Program

Company Description

WHY WORK FOR THE ATLANTIC AUTO GROUP?

The Atlantic Automotive Group provides the best opportunity for any Long Islander who wants to launch a career in the auto industry. Atlantic has locations all over Long Island. Atlantic brands include Genesis, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, Kia, Chevrolet & Cadillac.   

With over 1200 employees, Atlantic is clearly one of the major employers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.  As Atlantic continues to add new locations, finding new employees is a major priority. 

The group firmly believes in cultivating talent from within, seeking out talented employees who can become Atlantic’s future managers. Factory training is offered to qualified employees seeking certification in sales, service, or parts. Each Atlantic location is like a small city that requires dedicated workers of varying skills and experience levels. 

Atlantic is renowned for offering new opportunities to people with some automotive experience, ambitious workers with skills from other businesses, veterans who have served their country, both men and women, and/or to people of all backgrounds, ages, races, and nationalities. 

WE WELCOME VETERANS

We believe in the abilities of our military, and we’re actively recruiting them to the Atlantic Auto Group team. Hiring a veteran can be one of the best decisions a company can make. Military veterans are quick learners and they're team players. They are leaders with discipline, training, and a passion for service. We’re actively recruiting veterans, transitioning military, service members, and their families to bring these attributes to  Atlantic and to help us build a better business. 

OUR BENEFITS 

We currently offer discounted vehicle purchases to all employees and medical, dental, and vision, paid time off & sick leave as well as 401k benefits to our full-time employees who’ve met their eligibility requirements. With competitive pay plans, a 401k program, and Atlantic’s commitment to customer service, it’s no surprise that the Atlantic Auto Group is the eighth largest privately-owned car dealership group in the country.

We want to hire only the best, so all applicants must successfully pass a drug and background check and have a clean and valid NY State License.