General Sales Manager, Top Tier Salary & Benefits!

7800 Independence Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28227

Carolina Volkswagen, one of North Carolina’s most established Volkswagen dealerships, is hiring a General Sales Manager (GSM).  The ideal candidate will have franchised dealership sales management experience, the skill sets needed to be a superior manager and a growth mindset. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the area’s finest dealerships. Apply online, complete the assessment, and upload your resume today!
We believe culture makes a difference and we strive to build lasting relationships with our employees, customers, and community. We value our employees and invest in their success.
All applications will be treated with confidentiality. 

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

• Lead and inspire a team of sales professionals, setting a standard of excellence, integrity and ethical sales practices.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with customers, emphasizing honesty and transparency in all transactions.
• Implement sales strategies, leveraging data and analytics to achieve targets.
• Hire, train, motivate, counsel and monitor the performance of all sales department personnel.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless, high quality customer experience. 
• Assist in closing deals.
• Utilize CRM for tracking and following-up on all sales leads.
• Manage showroom online and phone traffic. 

Whatare the qualifications for the job of GSM?

• Proven experience as a Sales Manager or similar role in the automotive industry, ideally at a franchise dealership. 
• Proficient knowledge of dealership computer systems, including CRM (CDK knowledge preferred).
• Excellent leadership, verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• F&I experience or exposure preferred. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, and drug screening.

What benefits does the company offer?

• Excellent pay plan with performance-based incentives.
• Medical and dental insurance, including flexible spending accounts.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match. 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that puts its personnel and customers at the center of all decisions, please upload your resume and complete the online assessment!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation or other protected status.