Sales Manager

THE COMPANY:

Vickar Automotive Group is a growing automotive group based in Winnipeg that offers our employees a healthy and respectful workplace, competitive wages, opportunity for advancement, a superior group benefits package and discounted pricing on vehicles, parts and service. Vickar Automotive Group is committed to the health and well-being of the community that we serve and is known for the great care we take with customers and employees alike.

Vickar Mitsubishi is looking to fill the position of a Used Car Sales Manager, who, under the direction of the General Manager, will primarily be responsible to coordinate departmental activities and operations. This position will greet and assist customers in a manner that models exemplary conduct to other staff, including demonstrating add-on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship. This role will also lead by example to build department commitment to high standards of service. The Sales Manager must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and degree or diploma in business or a related field preferred.

We are known as the Auto Group where “Customers send their friends”.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate departmental activities and operations
• Encourage a positive team atmosphere that enables the team to meet or exceed sales goals and achieve consistently high levels of customer service
• Ensure all customer complaints are addressed and handled professionally, leaving the customer with a positive resolution
• Manage the efforts and activities of a sales team in alignment with sales goals and revenue objectives
• Train employees in company sales techniques and knowledge of product range
• Assist with new employee training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed
• Accurately monitor and maintain inventories, the flow of merchandise, and weekly orders
• Provide input to strategic and tactical planning processes
• Conduct sales forecasts and weekly or monthly status reports
• Supervise the activities of other sales representatives
• Anticipate customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Three years of experience in retail required
• One year of experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferred
• Ability to work well as a team player in a fast-paced, energetic environment
• Open availability and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and store openings and closings to meet the needs of the business
• Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivation of employees.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive wages
• Great benefits
• Healthy & respectful workplace
• Active, established business presence

We offer a competitive and well-rounded group benefits plan, including a discounted gym membership and an employee assistance program.

We also offer a variety of employee appreciation incentives including discounted pricing on vehicles, parts and service, a customer referral program and annual recognition for outstanding service to the company or to the community.

Vickar Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer! We are looking for great individuals of various ethnicities to diversity our workplace. If you feel, or know someone who is qualified, please apply with a cover letter and resume online. We thank all those who apply, however only those who meet our requirements will be contacted.