New Car Sales Manager

Position:  Nissan Sales Manager
Compensation:  Lucrative based on experience
WHAT IS GOING ON?
Easter has come and gone, the Final Four is about to get underway, and finally some warm weather.  And right now, we have more opportunities than you have clovers growing on your lawn right now.  We have promoted 3 people across our organization recently and it has left a position at our Nissan Sales desk in Lafayette.  

WHAT DO YOU GET?

• Compensation of course:  We have some of the highest-paid managers in the area and our management compensation is designed to offer a first-class living.  
• Career Path: We like to believe we have something special going on and want to raise our leaders from within our culture.  So, if you are looking to grow and be given a transparent plan to advance, this is your place.  We currently have 6 locations operating in Louisiana and Texas.  
• Management & Sales Support:  Superior sales support from our great award-winning team of management and sales staff.
• Benefits:  Medical - Dental – Paid Vacation –401k Retirement Option.

WHAT ARE WE SEARCHING FOR?
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work to help the people in Acadiana make good decisions in purchasing vehicles. We aren't looking for someone who can just desk deals; we are looking for someone who can lead a team with purpose, honesty, and integrity.  We can teach people how to manage a sales desk however, teaching leadership, core values, and drive doesn’t seem to be something that we can instill.  We are looking for experience and an understanding of the Acadiana New Car market.  The selection process for us is straightforward. We judge all our respective candidates through the lens of our core values.

INTEGRITY
The highest standards of honesty, integrity, and sincerity
EXCELLENCE
A continuous drive for excellence and self-improvement
PROACTIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Dependable & proactively responsible for areas of influence.  No “trees in the road”
ONE TEAM
A professional team player who deeply respects others
SERVICE
A strong desire to serve our community, our customers, and each other
ATTITUDE + HEART
Exudes a strong positive attitude & empathy towards others

WHAT DO YOU DO?

Responsibilities

• Coach the sales team on proper closing techniques through training and active participation, and lead the profitability of your team.
• Deliberate daily management of new car inventory levels.
• Development & oversight of planned marketing strategy.  i.e.Pricing strategy, picture quality, 3rd party placement, online presence, customer correspondence, and sales team awareness.
• Lead and oversee all showroom activities with active involvement with customers and sales staff.
• Mentor new and experienced sales reps on standard methodologies for improving performance.
• Ensure proper follow-up of all prospective buyers by developing, implementing, and monitoring a CRM system.
• Establish delivery procedures and monitor performance and execution.
• Guarantee delivery includes an introduction to the service department and the scheduling of the first service appointment.
• Achieve forecasted goals and objectives for the dealership, gross, and key expenses monthly and annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of sales management experience with responsibility for the operation of a successful dealership
• A solid CSI track record
• Possess a successful history of building and training a sales team and above-average gross and net departmental profits
• Experience growing and developing sales staff
• Strong background in building showroom and internet traffic, SEO and SEM, direct mail, and other traditional media

WHO ARE WE?
We are Giles Automotive Group.  We pride ourselves in living out our mission to be a “vehicle" that improves the lives of our employees, our customers, and our community.  Our mission is more than a cute phrase or something we hang on our wall.  The Giles Mission is central to how we help you advance, not just in your career, but as a person.  We are interested in discovering your strengths and helping you leverage them to reach your personal and professional goals.  Our mission impacts the way we help our clients, as we like to say we don't "sell" cars, we help people buy cars.  And finally, our mission is reflected in our contribution to the Acadiana community.  Please visit gilesgivesback.com to see some of our primary causes.  Let's just say our culture is positive and progressive, especially for a car dealership.  
WHAT'S NEXT?
Come work for a great company and earn a great living. If you have a great attitude and love serving people, we want you to apply. We are offering a meaningful career choice that you can build and make an excellent living. Apply now to be considered and we look forward to meeting you!

Must have a valid driver's license with a decent driving record.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.