General Sales Manager

Our Northeast Alice Springs dealership houses the reputable and renowned brands of Mitsubishi, Kia, KGM SsangYong and Goodyear Tyres selling, servicing and repairing new and used vehicles and providing exceptional customer service for the local community and region. Our dedicated team are always looking for new ways to enhance the experience and strive for the best.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual experienced in sales management to lead, mentor, inspire and motivate a team of Sales Consultants to achieve sales targets and objectives. This role is pivotal to ensuring both customer and OEM stakeholder relationships are fostered and nurtured providing an unparalleled service first time, every time.

You will be a result driven leader who can collaborate and drive a culture of high-performance and success. As General Sales Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Sales Department, executing strategic sales and action plans and driving the overall financial and operational performance of the department.

Day to day responsibilities will include:

• Driving a strong team culture that fosters success maximising employee engagement
• Analysing data and market insights to remain competitive and increase market share.
• Developing accurate sales forecasts
• Negotiating sales agreements and tenders
• Developing and implementing training programs to enhance the skills and product knowledge of the sales team
• Managing and maintaining an up-to-date CRM database
• Partnering with marketing department and other cross-functional teams to drive sales strategies that align with overall business objectives
• Ensuring stock is promoted and advertised to achieve results
• Developing and fostering strong relationships with OEM's

About You

A successful and proven track record in Sales Management is fundamental to this role being a success.  Automotive industry experience will be highly desirable but is not essential; this can be trained and taught to the right person with the right work attitude.  Other requirements will include:

• Strong skills in negotiation, problem solving and closing
• Proven leadership capability to engage, support, and train sales teams
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• A passion for customer service, satisfaction, retention and loyalty

About Us

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award-winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in SA, VIC, QLD, NSW and NT.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Engineering and Manufacturing division, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high-performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second-to-none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

Ready to make the move?

Accelerate your career and apply now.

*Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre-employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre-Employment Medical and random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.

*Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

Respectfully, no agencies please.*