Are you feeling stagnant in your current position and want to take the next step to advance your career?
Are you passionate about the automotive industry and want a chance to work with an exciting brand and one of Alberta’s premier Automotive Groups?
Subaru of Lethbridge is looking for an experienced automotive professional to join our team as a Sales Manager. As part of the Davis Auto Group, Subaru of Lethbridge is a well-established dealership that prioritizes giving back to our local community, and places pride in offering a strong team culture and a positive employee experience.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Sales Manager will play a dynamic and critical role in leading/supporting our variable team and capitalizing on the opportunities that exist for our dealership. As we are a smaller dealership in size, this candidate will work in and support all areas of the variable team from managing the sales floor, to new/used vehicle management to assisting the Finance Office.
Our ideal candidate preferably has 1-2 years of prior leadership experience within the automotive industry, including experience in pre-owned vehicle management, has a strong sense of personal achievement and prefers to work hands-on in the business rather than sitting behind a desk all day.
The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to career path towards the next stage in their career as a General Sales Manager / General Manager.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Oversee the variable department and train, support and coach the sales and finance team in all aspects of the sales process.
- Manage new and used inventory levels to ensure available inventory is balanced and appropriate for the market and that stock rotation is efficient and optimized
- Determine and order appropriate stock of new vehicles (colour, model, equipment) based on analysis of relevant client and market analysis
- Appraise, purchase, recondition and market used vehicles to generate profit for the dealership
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management of employees while taking an active role in developing talent for the future
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, ensuring our employees make customer satisfaction a priority to create customer loyalty and generate referrals
- Keep abreast of all the manufacturer’s current product and promotions and communicates changes to the variable team
- Maintain effective communication within the variable department and with other leaders in the dealership; working together to identify opportunities and resolve issues
Ideal Requirements:
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3-5 years of progressive experience in automotive sales and finance. 1-2 Years Previous leadership experience is preferred.
- Prior Subaru experience will be considered a strong asset
- Career-oriented mindset with the desire to continuously learn new aspects of the automotive business, including Fixed Operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and build a cohesive team through effectively motivating, inspiring and engaging employees
- A team player committed to working with leadership and employees to ensure goal alignment and achievement
- Strong analytical and decision making skills with a continuous improvement pedigree
- Results driven with exceptional planning, organization and execution skills and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills including the ability to use tact, sensitivity, empathy and professionalism when interacting with customers and employees
- A valid Driver’s License
Why Our Employees Choose Subaru of Lethbridge:
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Competitive compensation plan and industry leading benefits
- A family atmosphere where you are valued and recognized for your contributions
- Deep community roots, family oriented and friendly workplace which values employees
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization via training and continuous improvement
- Support from management and other team members to help you succeed
- Employer-matching RRSPs
- Employee pricing perks and travel rewards