About the Role
This is a high-income leadership role ideal for an experienced automotive sales leader with strong desking, closing, and team development skills. Lead a high-volume sales team at South Shore Subaru, part of the VIP Automotive Group.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and coach a team of Automotive Sales Consultants
- Desk deals, structure transactions, and assist with negotiations & closing
- Drive team performance to meet and exceed monthly sales volume and gross profit goals
- Monitor and guide lead management, follow-up, and CRM usage
- Train and develop sales staff to improve closing ratios and CSI scores
- Collaborate with General Manager and Finance Department for deal flow
- Analyze sales metrics, KPIs, and department profitability
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and dealership regulations
- Foster a high-performance, team-oriented dealership culture
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years Automotive Sales Manager experience
- Proven success in desking deals, closing, and team leadership
- Experience in a high-volume automotive dealership environment
- Strong knowledge of CRM systems (CDK, VinSolutions, AutoAlert)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to recruit, train, and retain top sales talent
- Strong understanding of dealership sales operations and processes
Skills
- Desking
- Closing
- Team Development
- CRM Systems (CDK, VinSolutions, AutoAlert)
- Leadership
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Recruiting
- Training
- Sales Operations
Location
- Long Island, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Leadership Role
Experience Level
- 3+ years Automotive Sales Manager experience
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000+
- $90,000 - $120,000+ annual earning potential (uncapped performance bonuses)
Benefits
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee discounts (vehicles, service & parts)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Performance recognition programs
- Career advancement within VIP Automotive Group
About the Company
- South Shore Subaru, part of the VIP Automotive Group of Long Island, is seeking a high-performing Automotive Sales Manager.
- VIP Automotive Group is one of New York’s most established and respected dealership organizations, known for strong leadership, high earning potential, and internal career growth.
