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VIP Automotive Group of Long Island is known for its exceptional leadership and customer-focused culture. Join our team for a professional work environment, continuous training, and the opportunity to be part of one of Long Island's most successful auto groups.

At VIP, our purpose is to create exceptional value and experiences for every customer, surpassing our competitors. Our mission is to be the foremost provider of automotive sales and service, empowering our staff to deliver memorable customer experiences.

Our team members enjoy a positive working environment with opportunities for professional growth through training and advancement from within the organization.

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VIP Automotive Group

Automotive General Sales Manager
Full-Time Opportunity: 5/6 Day Work Week
Weekend Availability

SUMMARY
Assumes responsibility for customer retention and profitability in both the new and used vehicle profit centers. Achieves this primarily through effective personnel management, understanding market potential, adherence to established performance standards, and a keen awareness of departmental break-even data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Key responsibilities include the following, with potential for additional tasks as required:

• Hiring, training, supervising, and monitoring the performance of new and used vehicle department managers.
• Participating in the preparation of the annual dealership forecast by projecting unit sales, gross profits, expenses, and operating profits for both new and used sales departments.
• Setting annual and monthly objectives for unit sales, gross profits, expenses, and operating profit in collaboration with sales managers.
• Ensuring sales managers understand dealership policies, procedures, and sales systems.
• Collaborating with dealer and general manager to determine appropriate days supply for new and used vehicles, and procuring vehicle inventory accordingly.
• Establishing standards for displaying, merchandising, and maintaining new and used vehicles.
• Implementing procedures for quick disposal of over-aged vehicles.
• Issuing all demonstrators and maintaining appropriate dealership records.
• Auditing the condition of all demonstrators monthly.
• Reviewing repair orders for used vehicles as needed to ensure prompt reconditioning.
• Meeting with the general manager to review monthly forecasts, commission sheets, productivity reports, and departmental profit performance.
• Analyzing local market conditions, demographics, and past sales history to make recommendations for advertising plans, sales promotions, staffing needs, lease promotions, and compensation plans.
• Conducting major sales promotions and advertising as needed.
• Approving all sales incentives in writing before submission to the office.
• Addressing customer complaints to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Establishing systems for ongoing sales training, including weekly sales meetings.
• Auditing all appraisals of trade-in vehicles and attending auctions at least once monthly.
• Reviewing and initialing all deals before posting.
• Facilitating new vehicle pre-delivery with the service manager.
• Ensuring the facility is secure, well-lit, and presents a professional appearance.
• Maintaining a professional appearance.
• Attending all VIP Auto Group meetings as requested.

MARGINAL DUTIES
Marginal duties may include additional tasks as assigned.

To excel in this role, candidates must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements above represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary:
$200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year inclusive of commission and bonuses

Benefits Include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts on Vehicle Purchases, Parts, and Service
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Benefit Plans (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Comprehensive Employee Recognition Programs
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Professional Development Assistance
• Retirement Plan

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay Types:

Bonus Pay
Commission Pay

Compensation details: 200000-250000 Yearly Salary

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