General Sales Manager - Leith Honda and Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Aberdeen

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Leith Honda and Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Aberdeen has an outstanding opportunity for a GSM to join their team and the Holman Family! 

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve dealership goals and targets.

• Lead and manage the sales team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation.

• Analyze market trends, sales data, and dealership performance to forecast sales and develop action plans.

• Oversee inventory levels, including ordering and stocking vehicles to meet customer demand and maximize profitability.

• Ensure excellent customer service and manage customer relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.

• Continuously improve sales processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Monitor and manage sales budgets, expenses, and profitability to achieve financial targets.

• Plan and execute promotional activities, marketing campaigns, and advertising initiatives to drive sales and increase brand awareness.

• Ensure dealership operations comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Track sales performance metrics, analyze data, and generate reports to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Education and/or Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant Work Experience:

• 3-5+ years’ experience, including 2+ at a leadership level

• Experience in automotive sales, preferably in a dealership setting

• Strong understanding of sales techniques, customer relationship management, and automotive industry

• Financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and profit analysis

• Familiarity with automotive industry regulations, such as state laws governing sales practices and dealership operations

• Breadth and depth of technical or functional expertise in own area of responsibility or department; may be acquiring knowledge of other related areas of departments

• Developing and implementing processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy

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At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

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