Planet Ford - Automotive Desk Manager

Planet Ford 635 – Automotive Desk Manager

Location: Garland, TX

Application: Complete online application below OR email a resume to Sheena Sharapata at

We are looking for an Automotive Desk Manager who is energetic, passionate, self‑motivated, self‑disciplined, ready to guide an outstanding sales team to success and driven to make money. With sales volume on the rise, we need a leader with a proven track record of exceptional customer service, sales skills and training abilities. Experience as a Bilingual Desk Manager, Internet Manager, Reynolds, Auto Alert and FMCC is a PLUS.

• Qualified candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in dealer management.
• Passionate about customer retention and CSI in Sales.
• Determine monthly and yearly forecasts in terms of unit sales, gross profit objectives, and departmental profits.
• Work with each salesperson & manager to work on specific goals and objectives that are set and established.
• Train, develop, and motivate a professional sales force.
• Create a positive sales culture for the team & a “team” atmosphere focusing on employee retention.
• Conduct Sales meetings.
• Maintain a balanced inventory in new and used sales.
• Work with the marketing department to create the best overall strategy that helps the dealership meet its goals in sales.
• Ensure that every Customer is completely satisfied.
• Ensure that all deals, paperwork, and data are completed according to dealer process.
• Maximize profitability on each and every deal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Sales Manager and General Manager.

• Motivator
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Build Team Driven Culture
• A strong work ethic with the ability to achieve desired results
• Strong Leader
• Be results-driven, highly energized and self-motivated
• Used car buying/appraising experience a PLUS
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends

Compensation is based on experience and commensurate with Fortune 500 companies.

We strive for a superior customer experience and believe our Associates should have the same superior experience. We believe in building a long‑term relationship with each Associate offering the following benefits:

• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Automotive