Sales Manager | Portland Area Regional Application

About the role

This is a general application for Sales Manager openings across Swickard’s Portland and Eugene area dealerships. There is no specific position available at this time. Qualified candidates will be contacted as opportunities arise.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the sales team daily — coaching consultants, running structured desking sessions, and driving consistent production
• Desk deals with precision, urgency, and integrity — structuring transactions that work for the guest and the business
• Manage floor coverage and the guest experience from first contact through delivery
• Monitor individual and team performance against key metrics — units, gross per vehicle, closing ratio, lead response time, and CRM compliance
• Partner with finance to ensure clean deal handoffs and a seamless guest experience
• Support inventory management in coordination with the GSM — monitoring turn, aging, and lot activity
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new sales consultants
• Resolve escalated guest concerns with composure and professionalism

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of Sales Manager or senior desk manager experience at a franchised dealership — required
• Luxury, import, or domestic brand experience welcome — BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Honda, or similar backgrounds all valued across our Oregon portfolio
• Demonstrates a high HQ (Hospitality Quotient) — kindness and optimism, intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
• Confident at the desk — able to structure deals quickly, accurately, and with the guest relationship intact
• Strong CRM discipline and the ability to build a culture of follow-up and process accountability on the floor
• Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK experience preferred
• Professional, polished communicator who earns the trust of the team and the respect of the guest
• A hospitality mindset — you lead the floor the way Swickard leads its stores: guest-first, every time

What We Offer

• Income potential of $80,000 – $175,000+ — specific to each store and opening
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth — strong Sales Managers at Swickard grow into GSM and GM roles across a 40+ rooftop organization
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• The backing of a growing, hospitality-led automotive group with a strong Pacific Northwest presence