General Sales Manager

Dealership

L0341 Tampa Honda

Tampa Honda

Automotive News Best Dealerships to Work For - 2023, 2024 & 2025!

Our General Sales Managers have the ability to meet the highest standards in sales and customer service. Recognized by Automotive News as one of the Best Dealerships to Work For 2023, 2024, and 2025, Tampa Honda offers an award-winning culture focused on performance, integrity, and professional growth.

If you have been successful building strong teams, possess a high level of integrity, and have a strong interest in professional growth beyond your current position, you may be the individual we are seeking.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success within the Tampa Bay automotive market and prior Honda dealership experience. We are seeking a results-driven leader who understands the local market, competitive landscape, customer expectations, and Honda brand standards, with the ability to develop high-performing sales teams and drive exceptional results.

We are part of Lithia & Driveway, a Fortune 500, publicly traded (NYSE: LAD) company that is on the fast track to even more success and development. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

We are committed to growing our company and Growing Our People!

Responsibilities

As the General Sales Manager you will be responsible for driving results through strong teams, effective customer interactions, and solid management of inventory, sales processes, and marketing.

The General Sales Manager is also responsible for managing the activities of all sales staff to ensure sales targets and customer service levels are achieved. This individual is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and developing all sales staff. The General Sales Manager completes reporting and administrative procedures as required.

• Forecast sales goals and objectives for the sales team.
• Manage and monitor daily activity of sales managers and sales staff to ensure sales volume and productivity goals are met.
• Develop effective sales staff by communicating expected performance standards, monitoring performance, identifying development needs, coaching, motivating, and mentoring.
• Conduct and lead regular sales staff meetings.
• Work directly with the General Manager to create marketing plans and sales promotions.
• Manage web portal and online presence.
• Maintain ongoing customer engagement and communication. Respond to customer concerns to ensure full resolution.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in the Tampa Bay automotive market strongly preferred.
• Previous Honda dealership sales leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to develop and motivate successful sales teams.
• Experience as an Automotive Sales Manager, F&I Manager, and/or Used Car Manager is preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of computers and systems.
• Successful background in a financial/budgeting role.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

For a more detailed view, visit: www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.