Job Description

Assistant Sales Manager

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Acura of Thornhill, Thornhill, ON L4J1A1

If you have the drive to perform, excel and improve constantly… then we want you to come work with us!

Acura of Thornhill is in search of an Assistant Sales Manager to take the wheel and steer our dealership to new heights.Now in partnership with North America’s largest automotive retailer, Lithia and Driveway,it’syour chance to work for a Fortune 500 company and grow with us!

Lithia is about….

Earning customers for life – Taking personal ownership – Improving constantly – Having fun!

If you are an automotive sales professional who shares these goals, this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

This positionis responsible forassistingSales Manager in planning,organizingand controlling the activities of the sales department and in measuring the performance of the employees in the department

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide coverage when Sales Managers are not available.

• Assistsin forecasting goals andobjectivesfor sales, gross and key expenses on a monthly and annual basis.

• Assistssalespersons in setting goals andobjectivesand coaches’ employees to achieve goals.

• Assistsmanagers in recruitment, training development andmonitorsthe performance of the sales staff.

• Ensures effective communication within the department and interdepartmentally.

• Creates a customer focused environment and continuously strives to improve the customer satisfaction ratings.

• Ensures that customer complaints are handled promptly and effectively and works closely with the customer to settle disputes.

• Greets customers ensuringoptimumcustomer services andassistteam with closing customer deals.

• Prepare documents, reports etc. asrequired

• Other duties as required

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a sales role in vehicle retail sales including a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role.

• OMVIC certification

• Validdriverslicense and clean abstract

• Proficient with the following computer environments: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, InternetExplorerand Outlook.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skillsin order toresolve customer issues.

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines.

Why WorkForAcura of Thornhill?

• Competitive Compensation- whether you are working in sales, service, parts, or in a support function, we offer a competitive compensation package.

• Health Benefits– full-time employees have access to health, dental, long-term disabilityand life insurance.

• Growth Potential– we want to support your success! We provide access to opportunities for growth in both Canada and the U.S.

• Stock Purchase Program- employees can purchasethe Lithia & Drive stock (NYSE: LAD) at a discount.

Earnings Potential: $80,000-$130,000 ( dependent on performance-based commissions and bonuses)

Vacancy: This is an additional position.

We thank all applicants for their interest – please note due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process

Pfaff Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.