Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager - Jobs in Kentville, NS

Job Description

Steele Auto Group is committed to providing the Best Customer Buying Experience and to solidify ourselves as the “Destination of Choice for Everything Auto” for employees and customers alike.Are You a born leader, coach and mentor, ready to rise to the challenge of peak performance Have you been waiting for you chance to get your foot in the door to take your career and life to the next level Steele Valley Chevrolet Buick GMC in the beautiful Annapolis Valley requires a Pre-Owned Sales Manager. As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, the Steele Auto Group is committed to the growth and development of our employees. We believe we are only as strong as our staff, so if you are looking for a challenging, rewarding and exciting career, we invite you to apply today.As the Pre-Owned Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the successful operations of all aspects of the Pre-Owned Department within the dealership while supporting the successful operation of the new car department when needed. You offer experience in the industry, a proven sales track record and are a positive team player.You will work in collaboration with a strong team of managers who are consistently driving the business forward. Your dedication will result in the efficient and profitable planning, organization, direction, and control of the Sales Departments including forecasting, obtaining projected both top and bottom-line results. The pre-owned sales manager will have responsibility for pre-owned business and a support role in the new car business, including all sales, expenses and employees and will be accountable for profit and loss of the Sales Departments.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts for department.
• Monitor department profitability and take responsibility for corrective measures
• Maintain and control vehicle inventory, including enforcement of set turn and age policies
• Monitors customer market data, lost sales, lead volumes and dealership sales history and conducts local market analyses to determine proper stocking / pricing strategies
• Hires, leads, motivates, coaches and monitors the performance of all sales employees
• Acquires pre-owned inventory from internal and external sources including trade ins, auctions, inter group acquisitions. Tracks results of acquisitions and monitors gross profits. .
• Ensures that cosmetic and mechanical reconditioning is performed within the dealerships cost and time limitations.
• Ensures proper follow-up of all potential buyers by developing, implementing, and monitoring prospecting, lead management and sales control systems
• Work with staff to ensure proper lead management KPI’s are met or exceeded
• Assists individual salespeople in setting monthly goals and objectives and provides them with the support and mentorship to meet these goals
• Work cohesively with other dealership departments to ensure ultimate functionality
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• A proven track record of setting and achieving sales targets
• Financial knowledge of dealership operations
• 3-5 years previous automotive sales experience
• Knowledge of both New and Pre-owned vehicle departments
• Previous experience as a team leader / mentor / coach. Willing to train the right individual.

Why Steele Auto

• Full benefits package including virtual healthcare and mental health/wellness support programs
• Company matches RRSP program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive wages
• A safe, professional and dynamic work environment

Steele Auto Group is committed to providing the Best Customer Buying Experience and solidifying ourselves as the “Trusted Destination of Choice for Everything Auto” for employees and customers alike.If you want to work for an organization that values and rewards hard work, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement, please apply today; be sure to include your resume and cover letter.We sincerely thank our applicants interested in this opportunity and wish to advise that only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Steele Auto Group will fill positions by drawing from internal candidates possessing the desired qualifications and promoting from within, where possible. Hiring and promotion of all candidates are based on skills, knowledge and demonstrated abilities. In accordance with Steele Auto Group’s occupational health and safety program and the Steele Auto Group Vaccination Policy, subject to any approved accommodation, all new employees hired will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.Steele Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we commit to a fair, inclusive opportunity to apply. Diversity fuels our desire to be your trusted destination for everything auto. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day. If selected for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations you may require throughout the recruitment process. To learn more about our company, culture and opportunities, please visit www.steeleauto.comQuick Apply

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