Automotive Sales Manager

Location: CMA's CDJR of Lynchburg

Sales Manager Overview: We are seeking a results-driven Automotive Sales Manager to lead our sales team, drive revenue growth, and enhance the customer buying experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive sales, leadership experience, and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

2+ years in an automotive leadership role required

About Carter Myers Automotive (CMA)

Carter Myers Automotive (CMA) is a family and employee-owned company proudly serving Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland since 1924. Our dealerships represent many of the industry's most respected automotive brands, and our employee ownership culture reflects our belief that when associates have a stake in the business, everyone succeeds.  

 As a Sales Manager at CMA, you will: 

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Monitor sales performance metrics and provide coaching to improve team performance.
• Foster a customer-focused sales culture, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the finance and service departments to streamline the sales process.
• Manage inventory levels, pricing strategies, and promotional campaigns.
• Recruit, train, and retain top sales talent.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor strategies..

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and employee assistance program
• 401k plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off and Holiday pay
• Associate discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service
• Paid maternity leave after one year of employment
• Closed on Sunday

Qualifications:

•  3–5 years of automotive sales experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role 
•  Strong leadership and communication skills with a team-oriented mindset. 
•  Proficiency with CRM systems and dealership software (e.g., Dealertrack, CDK, VinSolutions). 
•  A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales goals. 
•  Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. 

Carters Myers Automotive provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. 

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.