kunes autoMadison, WI
Automotive Sales Manager
$125,000+ annually
Apply (opens in a new tab)Automotive Sales Manager
Automotive Sales Manager
kunes autoMadison, WI
today
$125,000+ annually
Sales ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersFirst-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Job Description
Position Summary:
Kunes Auto Group is seeking an Automotive Sales Manager to lead our high-performing dealership sales team. If you're passionate about cars, know how to motivate a sales floor, and have a proven track record of hitting and exceeding goals, we want to hear from you. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing sales staff, inventory, and the customer buying experience—not just deal-desking alone.
Compensation
- Competitive Pay: $125,000+ annually (Salary + Commission + Vehicle Allowance)
- Bonus Opportunities Based on Team Performance
- Unlimited Earning Potential
Responsibilities:
- Recruit, train, and coach a team of automotive sales consultants to meet and exceed monthly sales targets
- Work the CRM to ensure consistent follow-up on new and past customers, unsold showroom visits, and lost deals
- Create and execute action plans to drive showroom traffic and improve closing ratios
- Oversee new and used vehicle inventory, demo units, and lot presentation to ensure optimal selection and display
- Ensure demo and test-drive vehicles are properly maintained and always available for customers
- Review and approve all vehicle deals, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and profitability for both the dealership and the customer
- Manage the customer experience from first contact through delivery, resolving concerns quickly and professionally
- Run regular sales meetings and training sessions to keep staff current on products, promotions, and best practices
- Collaborate with marketing on local promotions and advertising campaigns to drive showroom traffic and sales volume
Requirements
Qualifications:
- 3 - 5+ years of experience in automotive sales management required
- Proficiency with CRM software required
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
- Proven ability to analyze sales reports, forecasts, and market trends
- Strong math skills for calculating sales projections
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Valid driver's license and state sales license required (or willingness to obtain one shortly after hire—we will assist with this)
- High school diploma required; college degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on automotive sales experience
No management experience? We provide the training and mentorship to help motivated, high-volume salespeople grow into a leadership role at Kunes Auto Group.
Benefits: Eligible team members may receive:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Daily Pay Options
- Employee Discounts on Vehicles, Parts, and Service
- Ongoing Training and Professional Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities Throughout Kunes Auto Group
Join the Kunes Team
If you're looking for a career with unlimited earning potential, professional growth, and a company that invests in its people, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and start your career with Kunes Auto Group.
Kunes Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Also on the board Same function, level within a rung
Level
Mid
Salary
$125,000+ annually
Location
Madison, WI
Occupation
Sales Managers
Industry
New Car Dealers
Posted
today