General Sales Manager - Automotive Dealership

Confidential • Full-time • Woodbridge, VA, US • $100k - $150k / year • 2w ago

General Sales Manager – Automotive Dealership

Confidential Opportunity | Northern Virginia / Woodbridge, VA

An exceptional opportunity for an exceptional automotive leader.

A well-established, highly respected automotive dealership group in Northern Virginia is conducting a confidential search for an experienced, driven, and results-oriented General Sales Manager.

We are looking for a true leader—someone who knows how to build a winning culture, develop talented people, drive profitability, and consistently deliver an outstanding customer experience.

This is not a position for someone looking to simply maintain the status quo. We want an individual who is hungry to succeed, takes ownership of results, leads from the front, and understands what it takes to operate a successful, high-performing dealership.

What We're Looking For

A proven automotive sales leader with a strong track record of success.
Someone who understands every aspect of variable operations, including new and pre-owned sales, inventory management, desking, and F&I performance.
A leader who can recruit, train, develop, and hold a team accountable.
Strong understanding of dealership financial statements, gross profit, expenses, and overall departmental profitability.
Experience managing inventory, aging, pricing strategies, and vehicle acquisition.
A hands-on manager who is actively involved in daily operations and isn't afraid to get in the trenches.
Someone who understands today's automotive retail environment, including CRM utilization, digital retailing, lead management, and customer retention.
A professional who leads with integrity, urgency, consistency, and accountability.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all aspects of new and pre-owned vehicle sales operations.
Establish clear performance expectations and drive consistent execution.
Develop and mentor sales managers, finance managers, and sales consultants.
Maximize sales volume, front-end and back-end profitability, and inventory turn.
Maintain strong relationships with manufacturer representatives and dealership leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, customer satisfaction, and overall performance.
Build a culture where accountability, teamwork, and customer experience are nonnegotiable.

What We Offer

An established dealership with a strong reputation and loyal customer base.
A substantial opportunity to make an immediate impact.
Competitive, performance-driven compensation commensurate with experience.
Strong ownership and executive leadership support.
The resources, inventory, and infrastructure to succeed.
Long-term career growth within an established automotive organization.

Who Should Apply?

We are interested in speaking with successful General Sales Managers, experienced Sales Managers, and proven automotive leaders who are confident in their ability to take a dealership to the next level.

If you are currently successful but feel you've reached your ceiling, or you're ready for an opportunity where your leadership and performance will truly matter, we want to hear from you.

Confidentiality Guaranteed

We understand that the best candidates are often currently employed. All inquiries and applications will be handled with strict discretion.

If you have the experience, drive, and leadership ability to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Woodbridge, Virginia

Compensation: Competitive executive-level compensation based on experience and performance.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

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