Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Wood Automotive Group, one of Alberta's largest automobile retailers for over 40 years, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager to join our Advantage Ford team!

The Wood team believes that its people are its greatest asset. We provide our employees with competitive salaries and careers that grow with them. As a group with 8 dealerships, a collision repair centre and an online pre-owned sales lot, we believe our success and growth is built on the drive and dedication of our people. If you’ve got what it takes to be a natural leader, trainer and coach with a proven track record in the automotive industry – and you bring a strong competitive spirit - then this is your opportunity to join us!

About the Role:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Sales Manager will have a thorough and complete understanding of variable operations and will help develop and grow the Sales department. This is a demanding hands-on position that requires direct involvement in all aspects of the Sales department. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding natural leader, trainer and coach and will have a proven track record in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Maintain a superior customer satisfaction rating
• Assist with vehicle inventory / ordering responsibilities
• Have an enthusiastic and motivated attitude
• Have the capacity to develop, manage, inspire and lead a strong sales team
• Create and implement new marketing strategies for continued growth
• Be well versed in CRM tools, PBS Systems, and be AMVIC licensed
• Oversee desking, deal structuring, and profitability to maximize gross and F&I performance

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of Sales Management experience with a proven track record of success
• Minimum of 3 years of Ford or comparable domestic automotive experience
• Previous Finance Manager experience considered a strong asset

Requirements:

• A valid AB driver’s license and a current clean driver’s abstract

Some of the rewards of joining our team:

• Exceptional benefits package
• Pension Plan with employer contributions – free money!
• Employee Assistance Program including, Financial Advisory Services, Nutritional Counselling, Legal Advisory Services, Counselling Services, fitness program, and more!
• Corporate rates at YMCA and Goodlife Fitness
• Group social events and company perks.

Community Initiatives:

Are you the kind of person who wants to make a difference in their community, and build a solid career with a growing organization? Consider joining Wood Automotive Group. For over 40 years, we have worked hard providing unparalleled customer service, competitive pricing and quality products. Committed to education and community, we are proud sponsors of many organizations such as: the SAIT Automotive Business Administration program, KidSport, the PREP program, The Salvation Army, the SSUBI ("Hope") Foundation and the Rogers Charity Classic.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.