Crown Auto Group Looking for Sales Manager at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

The CROWN Auto Group is one of Canada’s leading Automotive groups. 100% Canadian family owned and operated, we are based in Winnipeg Manitoba, and have been in business for 38 years. We specialize in import brands and being a one-stop shop in Manitoba for car owners with 6 dealerships, 3 lean producing MPI-accredited body shops, a detailing centre, and our Auto Max Car rental agency.

We have a great opportunity for a Sales Manager to join our team and take your career to the next level at Crown Nissan with a newly expanded and renovated state of the art building and technology located in the Waverley Auto Mall.

As part of our management team, you will lead, build, coach and manage a team of product advisors to drive the success of the dealership.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a sales team that achieves repeat business through the development of strong relationships and by regularly exceeding customer expectations.
• Hire, train, motivate, coach, and manage sales team. Perform daily one-on-one meetings with product advisors reviewing and coaching on key performance metrics
• Greet customers as quickly as possible and interact with customers and product advisors at all steps of the sales process, including closing deals
• Appraise trades utilizing company software.
• Manage and perform follow up on all potential buyers
• Work with the management team to continuously improve the customer experience
• Create a positive sales culture for the team & create a “team” atmosphere focusing on employee and customer retention. Lead by example.
• Establishes and maintain standards for the delivery of cars to customers
• Ensures that the first after-sales department appointment is arranged at the time of delivery
• Manage employee performance, including coaching and progressive discipline.
• Embrace and exhibit the mission, vision and values of the company.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Current MPI Salesperson permit or willing to require within 30 days.
• 2 years of sales experience, with a strong preference for automotive
• 1-2 years’ experience managing, coaching, and leading teams is a strong asset
• Valid Driver’s License
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key business partners, and customers.
• A high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Demonstrates CROWN Auto Group’s CARMA Values: Collaborate, Accountable, Relationship-focused, Motivated, Attitude.
• Other languages spoken considered an asset

Additional Crown Auto Group Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including extended health, dental, vision and massage therapy reimbursement
• Discounted fitness memberships
• Associate Referrals Bonus Program
• Career advancement- most of promotions are from within the company
• Access to Perkopolis. (Canada’s leading corporate concierge discount service)

After the initial 90 days of comprehensive training, success will mean having the ability and skills to build and support a team of highly productive Salespeople that can achieve sales and gross profit growth expectations while providing a high standard of customer service.

CROWN AUTO GROUP is an equal opportunity employer! We are looking for people from various ethnicities, backgrounds, and experiences to join our workplace.