Sales Manager - Jaguar Land Rover Pasadena

Jaguar Land Rover Pasadena is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry. We are building a business based on doing things the right way. From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow. We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

Our associates are happy to work here because

- We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
- We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
- We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
- Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
- We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
- Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
- Personal Automotive Concierge Service.
- And more... https://jobs.sonicautomotive.com/benefits

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We're proud of what we're doing here. Come and join us!

The Sales Manager will be responsible for the sales success of the dealership by effectively managing the staff, planning and developing short- and long-term goals, and meeting the objectives set by upper management.

Responsibilities

Make a monthly projection of the vehicle requirements by department for the immediate 90-day sales period.; Determine monthly and yearly forecasts in terms of unit sales, gross profit objectives, and departmental profits.; Forecast monthly with each salesperson to establish objectives in terms of the number and type of customers coming into the dealership, closing percentages in each category, time utilization, prospecting efforts, unit sales, and projected income.; Recommend procedures for short-and long-range advertising, sales promotions, staffing needs, lease promotions, compensation plans, customer complaints, salespersons’ evaluations, and car rentals.; Meet with each salesperson to conduct sales meetings to review results and today’s plan of action.; Provide on the job training for salespeople, review monthly commission sheets, productivity reports, salespersons’ monthly forecast, and profit performance with the Dealer by salesperson and as a department.; Maintain a balanced vehicle inventory and establish a program for moving inventory.

Requirements

All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.; Valid driver's license and good driving record.; Must be legally and technically able to safely operate Company and customer-owned vehicles.; Must be insurable by Company insurance carrier.; All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.

Nice to have

At least 4+ years of Automotive Sales Manager experience in a publicly traded dealer group.; Jaguar, Land Rover experience a plus.; Excellent communication and leadership skills.; Ability to drive sales and profit, and lead your team to success.; Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.; Previous experience in working the Sales Manager desk.; Bilingual a plus!