Company: AutoCanada Inc / Maple Ridge General Motors Position: Assistant Sales Manager Classification: Full Time, Onsite Compensation: / Base Salary + Commission AutoCanada , the largest publicly-traded automotive group in Canada, is NOW HIRING an experienced Assistant Sales Manager to work at our newest General Motors dealership – set to open February 2024 in Maple Ridge, BC ! Our beautiful state-of-the-art facility is currently under construction, and we are just a few short weeks away from opening our doors to the public. This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door with an automotive group that believes in growing our talent, connecting with the communities that we serve, and building a brand that is recognized across North America for our commitment to integrity and customer service. If you share our passion for people, automobiles, and making money then we want to talk to you about a new career with Maple Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC !!! AutoCanada believes that taking care of our team members and setting them up for long-term success is what sets us apart from our competitors. That is why AutoCanada is proud to offer our full-time employees the following benefits to aid in their well-being and performance: Competitive pay plans and a motivated group of AutoCanada employees to work alongside Dental and vision insurance Prescription insurance that can discount purchases up to 80% Paid holiday and flex time for full time AutoCanada employees Employee vehicle purchase & service programs Employee assistance programs focused on health & wellness Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career with a North American automotive group operating in Canada and the United States Position Overview: In this exciting role, the Automotive Assistant Sales Manager is a highly driven assistant sales manager to the sales manager with day-to-day running of our store. The assistant sales manager’s responsibilities include developing strategies to improve sales, effectively handling customer complaints, and assisting with the recruitment of sales staff. You should also be able to delegate tasks to the sales staff in the absence of the sales manager. To be successful as an assistant sales manager, you should demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and ensure that sales staff comply with company policies and guidelines. Ultimately, a top-performing assistant sales manager should be able to achieve excellent customer service at all times. Job Description: The Automotive Assistant Sales Manager/Team Leader must consistently and profitably meet vehicle sales quotas through expert management and leadership of the sales team and by filling in front end positions when necessary, including desking, calling in deals, contracting customers and performing the finance role when needed Manage, train and direct a team of Sales Professionals Motivate the team through our company’s vision and direction to encompass our mission statement Communicate clear expectations and hold team accountable to achieve all brand, performance and behavior standards - Drive the company’s brand loyalty through demonstrating sales leadership, coaching and connecting with the customer experience Manage the execution of the current sales process to deliver a premium customer experience Maintain the highest degree of customer satisfaction with the ability to handle all customer interaction with an award-winning smile and a positive attitude Lead continuous improvement efforts that support annual sales goals and cost control - Communicate and plan with General Manager to arrive at daily/monthly sales goals Leading daily meetings with staff to review individual and department goals Learn to overcome objections; ask for the sale; negotiate price; complete sales or purchase agreement; explain and offer warranties service and finance Closing deals and monitoring team deal closings Encourage and motivate Sales Professionals daily to maintain high morale Be able to interpret reporting and manage department by the numbers Acts as back-up for finance manager when needed Performs other duties as assigned Requirements: A minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive dealership Sales or Finance, includes closing own deals Post-Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset Sales experience with verifiable proof of meeting sales targets Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients Working understanding of financial systems, banks, and structure of deals A desire to work in a commission, performance-based environment A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments Detail oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an asset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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