General Sales Manager Import Auto Dealership

We are seeking an ambitious, high-performing General Sales Manager to lead our sales department to new heights. If you are a strategic thinker, a passionate mentor, and a data-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. We are a well established import dealer in the east end of the GTA. We pride ourselves on offering a world-class portfolio of import vehicles, backed by an uncompromised commitment to customer service and innovation. The General Sales Manager (GSM) is responsible for managing all aspects of the new and pre-owned vehicle sales departments. You will oversee profitability, volume, inventory turn, and customer satisfaction (CSI) scores. As a core leader, you will manage, coach, and inspire our sales teams, finance managers, and administrative support to meet and exceed dealership KPIs. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Hire, train, and manage the performance of sales consultants, F&I managers, and floor managers to maintain an elite, cohesive team. Sales Execution: Formulate and execute daily, monthly, and annual sales goals, projections, and marketing strategies for both new and pre-owned vehicle departments. Inventory Management: Monitor market trends to acquire, price, and manage a highly competitive and profitable inventory mix. Financial Control: Oversee deal structuring, financing options, and trade-in valuations to maximize gross profits while ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance. Customer Experience: Champion a culture of excellence, directly resolving escalated customer concerns to maintain superior CSI scores and factory compliance. OEM Relationship: Act as the primary point of contact for import manufacturer representatives, ensuring dealership practices align with factory programs and standards. Qualifications & Experience Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of automotive sales management experience, preferably within an import or luxury automotive dealership setting. Track Record: Proven ability to hit volume goals, optimize finance & insurance product penetrations, and manage strict inventory turn cycles. Leadership Skills: Exceptional capability in coaching sales personnel, conducting daily sales meetings, and structuring transactions for maximum efficiency. Tech Savvy: High proficiency with dealership software systems, including CRM platforms (e.g., CDK , One Eighty, ), DMS tools, and digital marketing portals. Solid understanding of Microsoft Office. Licensing: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and appropriate provincial licensing credentials OMVIC registration. What We Offer Competitive base salary with aggressive, performance-linked bonus and commission structures. Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan. Company-provided executive demonstrator vehicle or vehicle allowance. Paid time off, company events, and continuous factory training opportunities. A transparent, supportive, and modern work environment with clear career progression paths. To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your top automotive management achievements to sablek12@hotmail.com . Only those applicants with relevant qualifications will be contacted. Pay: $130,000.00-$180,000.00 per year Benefits: Company car Disability insurance Life insurance On-site parking Work Location: In person

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