Job Location: Salt Lake City

Porsche General Sales Manager

Porsche Salt Lake City is looking for an experienced General Sales Manager to assist in the establishment and operation of a recently acquired Porsche Dealership dealership in the Rocky Mountain Region. The ideal candidate must have extensive sales management knowledge and proven leadership experience along with vast knowledge in Used Car operations. Candidates must present a proven record of successfully delivering on goals while maintaining the highest customer satisfaction. The General Sales Manager will manage the efficient and profitable operations of the sales department. This position offers excellent income potential and career growth. Become a part of a championship team on the cutting edge of the automotive industry.

Apply at careers.schomp.com.

Porsche Salt Lake City provides a rare blend of outstanding leadership and a culture that is distinctively people-oriented. We offer you a professional working environment with continuous training and performance excellence as a team member of one of the Rocky Mountain Region’s oldest and most successful automotive groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The General Sales Manager position requires an experienced professional with complete operational understanding of current and advanced sales operations, including floor process, internet process, phones, customer service skills, inventory management, and leadership capabilities.   The ideal candidate will also possess very strong leadership and coaching skills. He/she will operate the department at maximum efficiency, controlling expenses, building customer loyalty, nurturing team member enthusiasm, setting and achieving financial objectives and maintaining adequate records.

  • Responsible for daily operations of the sales department.

  • Pre- Owned inventory level management that includes but not limited to: Vauto familiarity, paying attention to inventory Dollar amounts, wholesaling of units, and ensuring an aggressive annual inventory turns. 

  • Hires, trains, supervises, and monitors the performance of the sales department managers and sales staff.

  • Ensure grosses are correct and consistent in all systems.

  • Ensure CRM utilized to it’s fullest extent 100% of the time.

  • Fully responsible and accountable for the ratios on scheduled appointments made to actual shown appointments.

  • Fully responsible and accountable for closing ratios.

  • Fully responsible and accountable for look to book ratios and their accuracy.

  • Fully responsible and accountable to ensure that all deals are set up properly to maximize F & I income.

  • Report all floor traffic ratios, closing, look and book, cost to market and PVR gross to General Manager daily.

  • Responsible for F & I gross PVR.

  • Ensure that all tracking codes in CRM are input accurately.

  • Ensures that all sales processes are followed 100% of the time.  Making sure all processes are current and relevant.

  • Effectively manage new care inventory, turns, day’s supply, proper stocking level of each model line.

  • Addresses customer complaints immediately.

  • Ensure high level of customer satisfaction, meeting or exceeding manufacturer’s benchmark.

  • Audit company websites to ensure maximum lead generation (call to action, photos, vehicle details, specials, etc.).

  • Manage lead providers/aggregators and hold accountable for fair return on investment.

  • Verify all pages of website, ancillary sites, are correct with current promotions and pricing.

  • Create and update as needed communication formats emails/scripts.

  • Manage Lead distribution strategy to sales team.

  • Manage process to follow-up unsold appointments.

  • Verify the recording in CRM of all events in processing leads up to and including the appointment.

  • Establish monthly objectives for unit sales and gross profits.

  • Participates in the preparations of the annual dealership forecast by projecting unit sales, gross profits, expenses, and operating profits for the sales department.

  • Fulfills responsibilities primarily through effective personnel management, knowledge of market potential, established performance standards.

  • Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of management.

JOB REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Previous Automotive Sales Management experience is required.

  • Retail intensity everyday regardless of the time of the month.

  • Familiarity with CRM is preferred, not required.

  • Ability to use DealerTrack DMS and Microsoft office products.

  • Excellent communication skills are required.

  • Must be self-motivated with an ability to manage and organize time and activities.

  • Ability to adopt and support new processes and changes to help in employee and customer satisfaction.

  • Demonstrate high character and achieve high results.

  • Excellent process orientation and extremely accountable for self and sales operations.

  • Possess outstanding work ethic.

  • Superior customer service skills.

  • Maintain effective team member relations.

  • Ability to maintain emotional control in stressful situations.

  • The self-concept of a professional should be coupled with concern for quality service and customer service.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Business or related degree (or equivalent experience)

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

  • Most possess and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

  • Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

  • Must hold a current State of Utah sales license or have the ability to obtain a sales license as required by the State of Utah.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Our team members enjoy a positive working environment with opportunities for professional The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite job functions. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting (20 pounds) unassisted, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

 

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Our team members enjoy a positive working environment with opportunities for professional growth through training and advancement from within the organization. Our team members also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including:

  • A competitive compensation package that rewards high-performers

  • Medical, Dental and Prescription coverage

  • Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service

  • Paid time-off

  • We also offer a group of supplemental benefit plans including short-term disability, long-term disability, supplemental life insurance and All-State Insurance products.

  • Comprehensive employee recognition programs

  • Continued training through Schomp Automotive Group and the manufacturer

  • Opportunities for career advancement

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees will observe all policies and guidelines as set forth by the Company. Employees must be attentive to customer needs and responsive to customer inquiries. Must maintain clean and orderly work area. Submit to and successfully complete background check, and pre-employment drug test

Porsche Salt lake City, a member of the Schomp/Elway Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Mercedes Diesel Technician

‘Best of the Best’ Shouldn’t Be Limited to Business!

With a decades deep heritage of family-owned excellence and customer-first relationships, Mercedes-Benz of Farmington was recently cited as a “2021 Best of the Best” dealership. As we continue to bring the dream of Benz ownership to Northern Utah and the Salt Lake region, we'll keep striving for this kind of excellence not just in business, but in employee experience and quality of life for all of our team members. 

 

Why You Should Be Joining Our Team!

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus available for well-qualified, experienced Diesel Technicians
  • Relocation assistance available*
  • An industry leading benefits package including on-site fitness, company matched 401k, pet insurance and a commitment to work-life balance
  • Ongoing paid certified MB training and a culture of learning and career growth
  • A state of the art, world class facility 
  • Unlimited advancement opportunities in Utah, California and Colorado

 

The ideal candidate will have Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van/Sprinter service experience.  The Diesel Technician will contribute to an efficient and profitable service department.  Recent experience with Mercedes-Benz dealership is preferred, but not required.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Mercedes-Benz of Farmington management team.

JOB RESPONSIBILIITES 

The Commercial Van/Sprinter Technician is responsible for troubleshooting vehicle issues and fixing them; well-versed in complex mechanical or electrical systems of vehicles; excellent problem-solving abilities; must be a good communicator, able to explain to customers issues with their vehicle; at all times providing an exceptional customer experience.  Must have a minimum of 2 years Commercial Van/Sprinter Service Technician experience!    

  • High school diploma or GED preferred

  • Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles

  • National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications or certifications in different specialized areas such as: brakes, electrical/electronic systems or engine performance preferred.

  • Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff

  • Safety and customer service oriented

  • Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed

  • Professional appearance and work ethic.

  • High degree of self-motivation with solid work habits.

  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

  • Maintain a good working relationship with the service advisors and managers to effectively, efficiently, and positively communicate ideas and information. Maintain a clean and professional appearance and work environment.

  • Conduct oneself in a manner that brings credit to the dealership. Dress in a manner that is in accordance with dealership policy.

  • Be a problem-solver who will do what it takes to get our customers the results they need. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

  • Prior experience as an diesel technician and thorough technical training. 

  • Mechanical skills must be sufficient to diagnose and repair given sufficient product training.

  • The ability to work independently with limited supervision and the motivation to continually increase technical skills should be evident.

  • Exceptional time management skills.

  • A team-player attitude and the ability to get along well with individuals from all walks of life.

  • High degree of self-motivation

 

And It’s Important to Say

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • Please no phone calls or in person submittals – All applications must be completed and submitted online. Apply online at careers.schomp.com.

Mercedes-Benz of Farmington, a Schomp Automotive Group Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

*Certain restrictions and criteria apply to various bonuses and assistance