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Leif Johnson Auto Group

General Sales Manager

Leif Johnson Auto Group, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Leif Johnson Ford has been in business for almost 60 years. We are a family owned and operated business with 3 Ford franchise dealerships and 5 Pre-owned locations in the Austin area. We pride ourselves on offering a no-hassle, family-oriented atmosphere. Whether you purchase a vehicle from us or not, we want to ensure that you leave feeling valued, comfortable, and heard. We are also committed to the Austin community, supporting programs such as Earning by Learning, Responsible Parenting, Toys for Tots, and more.

BENEFITS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(K) Paid Time Off Flexible Schedules Responsibilities Coach sales team on proper closing techniques through training and active participation, and lead profitability of your teams. Lead all showroom activities and maintain an experienced level of product knowledge. Ensure high Customer Satisfaction scores and analyze these metrics to identify areas for improvement. Hire, motivate, and monitor the performance of the New and Used sales teams, Internet Sales, Finance Managers, and Service Drive Sales. Conduct daily and weekly sales training meetings for Sales and Product Specialists. Mentor new and experienced sales reps on standard methodologies for improving performance. Ensure proper follow-up of all prospective buyers by developing, implementing, and monitoring a CRM system. Establish delivery procedures and monitor performance and execution. Guarantee delivery includes an introduction to the service department and scheduling of the first service appointment. Achieve forecasted goals and objectives for dealership and OEM sales, gross, and key expenses on a monthly and annual basis. Qualifications Minimum two years of GSM experience with responsibility for the entire variable operation of a successful dealership. Proven success in building and training sales teams, achieving high CSI scores, and generating above-average gross and net departmental profits. Strong background in increasing showroom and internet traffic, SEO, SEM, direct mail, and traditional media. Extensive experience leading a BDC department. Some experience in used vehicle purchasing, merchandising, and marketing. Expertise in supervising desk managers and improving F&I income through mentorship and training. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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