Automotive General Sales Manager

Company Description

Who we are
Berman Auto Group has been proudly serving the Chicagoland area since 1987. Founded by Michael Berman, our family-owned & operated business has immensely grown throughout the years. We are proud to represent Subaru, Infiniti, Nissan and CDJR dealerships. Any dealer can compete on price, we compete on convenience. We offer free home delivery, free pick up & drop off services, a 30-day Perfect Car Promise and a double manufacturer warranty!

We feel that community involvement is essential and we strive to go above and beyond to support our community. We are committed to doing the right thing for our community-from giving out backpacks at schools and supporting local animal shelters to giving away a car, we prioritize supporting the neighborhoods we live and work in.

Our Team
We believe that our strength, continued success, future growth & profitability all depend on building trusting relationships with our employees and customers. To show our commitment, we offer direct career paths for every employee in the Berman family, experienced or not. We focus on personal & professional development by training and developing our team into successful leaders.

Job Description

Job Title: General Sales Manager
Location: Berman Nissan of Chicago
Pay Range: $225,000-$250,000/annually

Berman Nissan of Chicago is looking for a General Sales Manager to lead our team! This pivotal role entails overseeing our sales department, including responsibilities such as training sales personnel, establishing sales objectives, devising strategies to enhance sales performance, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Benefits:

• Competitive PTO Policy 
• Multiple Low-Cost Medical Insurance Options
• Low-Cost Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Options 
• Short Term & Long Term Disability, AD&D
• 401K
• Automotive Service & Sales Discounts, VPP 
• Outlined Career Paths

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve targets and objectives.
• Forecast and meet daily, monthly, and annual retail unit sales in new & used vehicle departments.
• Train and mentor sales staff while establishing performance benchmarks to offer continual guidance and support.
• Monitor sales activity, track performance metrics, and generate reports for management.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
• Handle customer escalations and resolve any issues in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience in Finance, Internet Sales, U/C + N/C Sales Management 
• Bilingual in English & Spanish, preferred 
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and objectives.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with VinSolutions and VAuto

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.