Financial & Insurance Manager

Prestige Ford, a member of Groupe Auto Signature, is looking for a Sales Manager. We are looking for an experienced individual who is focused on performance, results and customer service.

Responsibilities:

- Track transactions, "T.O.", closing transactions, vehicles sold new, inventory, CRM of all walk-in customers, phone, etc., and BDC for inbound leads;
- Manage the advertising of new vehicles;
- Ensure proper delivery and customer survey results;
- Conduct formal performance reviews of reporting staff at set intervals;
- Train and motivate staff under his/her supervision and encourage teamwork in a customer-focused sales environment throughout the sales, delivery and follow-up process;
- The Manager ensures that each customer is properly answered and served;
- Be able to know, with precise measurement units and at all times, the performance of his team and of each sales consultant;
- Create, implement and manage a tracking system for new vehicle buyers;
- Follow up, as needed, with all potential buyers by creating, implementing and closely monitoring a sales and customer tracking system;
- Make recommendations to the General Manager as to which new vehicles should be stocked by color, version and equipment, based on various customer and market analyses;
- Exchange vehicles between dealerships;
- Evaluate pre-owned vehicles, ensuring title is in order;
- Collaborate with the sales team on programs to increase new vehicle gross profits and aftermarket penetration (finance and insurance);
- Monitor and oversee lease renewal activities.

The Sales Manager is responsible for the profitability of the department. The Sales Manager is responsible for the profitability of the department, managing staff effectively and demonstrating knowledge of the potential market, established performance standards and a keen interest in profitability thresholds.

Requirements and abilities:

- Experience in a similar position;
- Leadership and professionalism;
- Interpersonal skills and good sales skills ("closer");
- Ability to make decisions;
- Excellent motivator and communicator;
- Coaching and mentoring skills;
- Financial management skills;
- Strategic marketing and management skills in response to changing market conditions;
- Knowledge of the Merlin system (an asset);
- Knowledge of the Activix system (an asset).

We offer:

- Highly competitive pay plan;
- Benefits including a comprehensive group insurance program;
- Work in a new dealership;
- Complete sales team already on site;
- Team spirit already present.

Send your resume via Auto-jobs.ca.