Job Summary: An Automotive Sales Manager is primarily responsible for supervising and motivating salespeople, as well as promoting and encouraging strategies to sell cars and other vehicles. They also perform typical manager duties, such as organizing schedules, training, interviewing, hiring, and setting goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous dealership and management experience a huge plus
• Leadership skills with a real passion for training fellow employees
• Enthusiasm with high energy throughout the sales workday
• Goal-oriented, friendly personality, especially when negotiating pricing
• Attention to detail and problem solving capabilities
• Quality customer service, communication, computer and basic math skills
• Clean driving record & valid driver’s license
  About Us: Our family has been in the automotive business for nearly 80 years. The Whitaker / Selover / Underriner brand is four generations strong and, since our opening day in Montana in 1944, we have taken pride in being supportive of our team members, as well as local organizations in and around our communities. Each generation has added to our success, growth and ways we give back to our communities. In 2014, we expanded into Washington adding Walla Walla Valley Honda and its community to our Automotive Family. Recently we were pleased to announce the addition of The Dalles, Oregon’s Ford and Nissan dealerships. We are driven to grow and establish strong roots in every community we serve. It’s what our family legacy is built on, and why our values remain Family, Community, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability.
  Underriner is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws

• Hire, train, and develop a team of automotive salespeople
• Coach salespeople on standard methodologies for closing deals and provide mentorship to improve sales performance
• Set sales goals, track progress, and lead team to achieve and exceed those quotas
• Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses
• Explain product performance, application, and benefits to prospective customers
• Describe all optional equipment/products available for customer purchase
• Perform high-quality, professional, and knowledgeable presentation and demonstration of new/used vehicles
• Learn to overcome objections, close sales, and perform all other steps of the sales process in accordance with company standards
• Provide training and support to the sales staff and assist in closing deals