Sales Manager | Beaverton Kia

Metro-Portland volume import dealership, and the only Kia dealership on the Westside, is seeking an experienced, proven, strong, dynamic Sales Manager who is ready for a change, and has a One-Person background.  This position shares responsibility for the profitability of both new and pre-owned departments, and for customer retention.  The Manager who fills this role will be expected to uphold the highest ethical standards in every aspect of the job.  We are interviewing now.

MUST HAVE PROVEN SKILLS IN

• Proactive leadership
• Effectively and respectfully managing sales personnel
• Market knowledge
• Understanding all sales departments’ financial data
• Strong customer relations 

THE IMPRESSIVE BENEFITS & PERKS THAT MAKE US A GREAT CAREER DESTINATION

• WEEKLY PAY
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy – an industry leader in benefit offerings (employer pays more than 80% of the employee-only premium, and a significant portion of family coverage)
• Income replacement insurance (short- and long-term disability), critical illness, accident, life, and more
• Paid time off (start accruing on day one)
• Take your Birthday off (BirthdayAway)
• Employee purchase plan (vehicles, motorcycles/ATVs, service, parts, apparel, gear, and more)
• Employee assistance program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending plan or health savings account; daycare spending plan
• Top rated 401(k) w/employer match
• Years of Service Awards (be rewarded for your loyalty and longevity)
• Pet insurance discount programs
• Plus more

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Meet with Sales Professionals to plan and implement objectives for achieving sales and gross profits

• Daily one-on-ones
• CRM notes/processes/follow up

• Monitor the performance of the sales professionals, hold weekly sales meetings and conduct sales training

• Meet and greet process/CNA process
• Work the demo process
• Show numbers and graph with customers
• VALUE selling – non negotiating

• Attend to customer complaints, ensure that a high level of customer satisfaction is obtained
• Appraise trade-ins and present customers with a proposal in a professional manner

• Correct recon costs/market based trade appraisal/customer voucher

• Monitor lead times and communicate with all customers; review leads everyday
• Manage defector list
• Responsible for training, motivating and managing Sales Department person
• Negotiate, close and desk deals
• Work within and enforce Dealership policies under the supervision of the General Sales Manager (or General Manager)
• Monitor new units on the ground, sales history, inventory turn (75 day supply)
• Daily action in CRM, work the processes with sales people
• Create the monthly dealership sales forecasts
• Other additional tasks as requested

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Proven leadership abilities
• Demonstrate ability to develop and motivate successful sales teams
• Experience as an Automotive Sales Manager, F&I Manager and/or Used Car Manager is preferred
• Current and relevant experience (intermediate or above) and  knowledge of computers and standard automotive applications and systems
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills a must including (but not limited to):
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cohesion and Clarity
• Friendliness
• Confidence
• Empathy
• Respect
• Listening
• Open Mindedness
• Time management skill set
• Successful background in financial/budgeting role
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record

This job posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this role.  Chosen candidates will pass a background, MVR, and drug screen.

Beaverton Kia - a better way to work™  Feel proud about the organization you work for and get great benefits too!  60 years and still going strong!  Apply today.