Automotive Sales Manager

About the role

Do you have a passion for developing relationships, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? Kendall Toyota of Anchorage might be the perfect career move for you. We are looking for strong, energetic leaders who will help us redefine the car-buying experience.

Kendall Auto Group is one of the largest family owned and operated dealers in the Pacific Northwest and a premier employer in Anchorage, Alaska. We are looking for an experienced Toyota Sales Manager to join our team. Our Sales Department is a fast-paced environment serving clients throughout the community.

This is not an entry level position. Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years of work experience with demonstrated success in vehicle sales; previous management experience is preferred. Required schedule will include evenings and weekends; extended work hours will often be required without advanced notice. Our Sales Managers are responsible for growing our sales department through coaching and providing support to the Salespersons. We are looking for candidates with strong leadership skills as well as proven success in Automotive Sales.

Join Kendall Auto Group and START SOMETHING GREAT! We are a family-owned and operated company with auto dealerships in Alaska, Oregon, Montana, Washington and Idaho. Kendall has been selling and servicing vehicles since 1937.

Our mission at Kendall is simple: To deliver an unrivaled customer experience. Through our highly motivated, knowledgeable and caring team of professionals, we pledge to listen to and respect your needs. Doing the right thing means more than selling and servicing vehicles. Our progressive attitude means being exceptional stewards of the communities we operate in. It means going above and beyond every day for the people who mean so much to us – our employees and customers.

Our employees are members of the Kendall family, who share our same goals and passions. Ideal candidates are confident, driven people who are excited to grow and succeed with one of the most successful automotive dealerships in the Pacific Northwest. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we would like to meet you and start something great!

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the sales staff to assist in closing sales.
• Actively participate in vehicle price negotiation.
• Appraise incoming vehicles.
• Sell finance products.
• Conduct Finance Manager roles, including getting deals financed, paperwork, and contracts in transit.
• Conduct sales meetings and trainings.
• Supervise sales staff, ensuring policy and procedure compliance.
• Stock an efficient and profitable vehicle inventory.
• Plan, organize and control dealership sales activities.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with laws and regulations affecting vehicle sales.

Requirements

• Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, well organized, complete work in a timely fashion, have superior customer service and communication skills, be able to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality, and want to treat clientele with the upmost respect.
• A valid driver license and good driving record are required.
• You must have ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles, both automatic and manual transmissions.
• Working conditions are primarily indoors, spending up to full work shift working on PC, standing and/or walking for short distances throughout work shift, and frequent use of telephone.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plan including salary plus commissions.
• Substantial monthly bonus program.
• Competitive paid time off and paid personal leave.
• Career path development opportunities.
• Discounts on parts, service and vehicle purchases for your immediate family.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Paid Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan w/ Fidelity.
• Accident and Illness supplemental plans.