General Sales Manager

Lead our Mercedes-Benz Sales Team at Mercedes-Benz of Myrtle Beach

The Krause Auto Group has been in business for over 30 years, and we contribute our longevity to our focus on both customer and employee satisfaction. Our employees are not just a number. We acknowledge and support every employee regardless of position and care for everyone individually. We love to help people grow, promote from within when and where it is applicable, and celebrate individual success stories!

We offer great opportunities to grow with our company portfolio which consists of multiple brands (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Kia, Honda, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Genesis, Volvo, Nissan, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Koenigsegg, Mclaren, and Lotus) across 5 states (South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Texas).

What we offer:

• Free Health Insurance Option Available
• 401k Match Options Available
• HSA company match contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance Available
• Paid Vacations, Holiday Pay, PTO pay
• Discounts on products and services
• Family owned and operated

• Lead, Coach and Mentor sales team on proper closing techniques through training and active participation, and lead profitability of your teams
• Lead all showroom activities and maintain an experienced level of product knowledge
• Ensure high Customer Satisfaction scores and analyze these metrics to isolate areas for improvement
• Hire, motivate, and monitor the performance of New and Used team, Internet Sales, Finance Managers and Service Drive Sales
• Conduct daily and weekly sales training meetings for Sales and Product Specialists
• Mentor new and experienced sales reps on standard methodologies for improving performance
• Ensure and actively participate in proper follow up of all prospective buyers by developing, implementing, and monitoring a CRM system
• Uphold delivery procedures and monitor performance and execution
• Guarantee delivery includes an introduction to the service department, and a thank you from you personally.
• Project, and achieve forecasted goals and objectives for dealership and OEM sales, gross, and key expenses on a monthly and annual basis

• Minimum 4 years of GSM experience with responsibility for the entire variable operation of a successful dealership. Strongly prefer luxury experience.
• Possess successful history of building and training a sales team, strong CSI scores and above average gross and net departmental profits
• Strong background in building showroom and internet traffic.
• Extensive background in leading a Used Car department
• Strong experience in merchandising and marketing
• Expertise in supervising the everyday efforts of desk managers and improving F/I income through mentorship and training
• Must actively be in your current role to be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.