Company DescriptionCariboo Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd is your local Williams Lake car dealership offering a diverse selection of new and used vehicles. Currently, General Motors Located in the Central Cariboo, our dealership provides a convenient and customer-friendly car shopping experience. We are committed to developing our people and training them to be successful, and give every opportunity for advancement! There is huge earning potential for anyone who is motivated and would like to advance their career in the fast-paced automotive industry! If you have never visited Williams Lake, please take a look at this link that showcases this beautiful area that has much to offer! https://www.cariboord.ca/en/business-and-development/make_the_move.aspxYour area of focus.In this role, you will be responsible for executing sales objectives for both new and pre-owned vehicles while developing and implementing effective sales plans for your team. Key tasks include monitoring performance metrics, converting leads to sales, and enhancing client relationships to strengthen the dealership's market presence. You will also focus on team development, ensuring compliance with company policies, and promoting a safe work environment. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of automotive dealership sales management experience, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and a results-driven mindset.What drives your day-to-day?Execute the established the short, medium, and long-term sales objectives for new and pre-owned vehicle salesDevelop and implement sales plans for your team to enable achieving monthly and annual goalsContribute ideas to and participate in the development and implementation of the dealerships marketing and advertising initiativesBe accountable for ensuring the successful conversion of e-Leads to salesMonitor performance metrics related to your team including sales and customer experience metricsDevelop and maintain relationships with our valued clients to further promote the dealerships brand within the marketAssist in the development and implementation of strategies for growthCurate an exceptional client experienceDevelop a strong team to fully execute on the sales strategy for dealershipDevelop and encourage strong working relationships with all associates and stakeholdersDeliver on financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governancePromote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountableLead, demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment ensuring that all safety standards, policies, procedures and compliance requirements are communicated, implemented and followedOther duties as assignedWhat are the must-havesA minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automotive dealership sales managementPost-Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an assetMust have some experience in a leadership roleStrong understanding of dealership accounting practices, budgeting and expense managementAbility to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clientsExcellent people management skills such as leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skillsA well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skillsExcellent verbal/written communication combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makersStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targetsA person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitmentsDetail oriented, self-motivated and resourcefulResults-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successfulExperience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an assetUnderstanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealershipsThe Perks.Competitive Compensation and Benefits PackageEmployee Vehicle Purchase & Service PlansCompany-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar yearProfessional development and the opportunity to grow your careerAnd those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.Can you picture yourself here already?We hope so! Its equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.If you think youre a good fit to come along on our ride, apply now to our General Manager, Steve Oliver, at steve@cariboogm.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status.
Job Title
General Sales Manager