Automotive Sales Manager

Automotive Sales Manager | Puyallup, WA

Kia of Puyallup has been selling and servicing new, certified and pre-owned vehicles for more than 30 years and has provided multi-decade careers for many of our employees.  We have an immediate opening for an experienced and proven Sales Manager to join our award-winning team.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage


• Paid Time Off


• 401K participation/match


• 2 days off in a row with a rotating Sunday off


• Tenured management team throughout dealership


• Family-owned and renowned in the industry as an excellent place to work


• Monthly employee recognition luncheons


• Employee purchase discounts on vehicles and parts

Responsibilities:

• Engage, lead and motivate the sales team in a professional manner to achieve and exceed goals


• Drive business forward by having a high-level of positive involvement in day-to-day sales operations and customer interactions


• Manage the sales and negotiation process with Sales Consultants ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing


• Appraising vehicles for trade-in or outright purchase


• Assist in managing all areas of customer sales traffic: showroom, e-commerce and phones


• Desk multiple new and used car deals, sometimes simultaneously


• Deliver an exceptional customer experience that aligns with Kia and Kia of Puyallup’s values


• Partnering with General Manager and/or General Sales Manager to plan and manage inventory, set monthly goals, forecast and overall strategize 


• Recruit, hire and train Sales Consultants to create culture of continuous growth.

Qualifications:

• Proven new car dealership Sales Manager experience with solid references


• Strong coaching and leadership abilities


• Proficiency with DMS and CRM systems


• Proficient at operating a personal computer including Microsoft Office: Email, Excel and Word


• Professional appearance and work ethic


• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills


• Excellent customer service skills


• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends


• Valid WA state drivers license

*Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug screen