General Sales Manager - Audi of West Houston
Sonic Automotive · Houston, TX · 2 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the sales department to achieve unit volume, gross profit, and overall financial objectives on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis.
- Partner with dealership leadership to develop and execute sales strategies that maximize market share and profitability.
- Forecast monthly and yearly sales performance, including departmental goals, unit sales mix, and gross objectives.
- Work closely with individual sales managers and associates to set targets, review results, and implement improvement plans.
- Conduct daily and weekly sales meetings to align the team on performance goals, strategy, and customer engagement best practices.
- Oversee inventory management, ensuring proper mix and age of new and pre-owned vehicles to support sales velocity and profitability.
- Collaborate with Service and F&I leadership to deliver a seamless, customer-first sales and ownership experience.
- Recruit, train, coach, and mentor sales managers and associates, building a strong pipeline of future leaders.
- Maintain accountability for safety, compliance, and professional development across the sales department.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive dealership leadership experience, including time as a General Sales Manager or Sales Director.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, high-performing sales teams while driving profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
- Strong business acumen with experience in sales strategy, financial performance, inventory management, and cross-departmental collaboration.
- Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop future leaders.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to make data-driven decisions and adapt quickly in a dynamic retail environment.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with both customers and internal stakeholders.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must be authorized to work in the USA and able to pass pre-employment screenings.