Automotive Assistant Sales Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

If you are looking for an exciting career with one of the best, privately-owned automotive groups in Northern California, then this is the place for you! The Future Automotive Group is family-owned and operated, and we have been serving drivers since 1963. Our organization has locations throughout Northern and Central California – including 14 dealerships and 3 commercial fleet service centers. Our 23 franchises include Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, KIA, Hyundai, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Hino and Isuzu.

Future Ford of Sacramento prides itself on the professional and family-oriented feel it provides. We are looking for a seasoned automotive sales associate who can come in and assist our sales team in building their gross, train them to be customer service oriented, and most of all provide them with guidance on how to continue to excel every day! Our Assistant Sales Managers generally earn anywhere from $6000.00 – $10,500.00 a month, and that’s the norm! Just think about what our big sale months bring!!!

Pay Scale:
Base salary is $6000, with substantial bonus opportunities based on overall performance and other factors.

Perks and Benefits:

• Employer Paid Life
• Additional Employee Life Insurance options
• Medical > HRA / HMO options
• Dental > PPO / DHMO options
• Vision
• Short Term Disability options
• Long Term Disability options
• Employee Training
• Employee Discounts
• 401(K) options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists in hiring, training, motivating, counseling, and monitoring the performance of all new- and used-vehicle sales personnel.
• Assists in directing and scheduling the activities of all department employees, ensuring proper staffing at all times.
• Assists in developing the sales department budget and minimizing expenses.
• Assists in forecasting aggressive yet realistic monthly goals and objectives for the department and for individual salespeople and provides them with the support to meet these goals.
• Assists in the development of improvement programs for salespeople who are having difficulty reaching their objectives.
• Ensures that dealership policies and procedures are understood and followed by salespeople.
• Helps the sales manager maintain a balanced inventory based on customer and market statistics.
• Assists salespeople in closing deals when necessary.
• Shares responsibility with the sales manager for planning and leading sales meetings.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect vehicle sales.
• Strives for harmony and teamwork with all other departments.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Attends managers meetings as requested.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Expectations:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Customer service experience
• Valid driver's license
• Valid sales license
• Positive attitude and demeanor
• Stop leadership skills
• Strong listening and verbal communication skills
• Strong focus and desire to achieve sales goals
• Applicable manufacturer’s certifications
• Ability to comply with all Dealership policies, procedures, standards, and deadlines.

*All post-offer applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, insurability, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

The Future Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.