Sales Manager-USA Charleston

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.   The e-Commerce Sales Manager has the opportunity to lead a sales team to create an exceptional experience for customers.  This role is responsible for selecting, training, coaching, developing and retaining the very best e-Commerce Sales Associates for the store and driving a high-level of performance among the sales team to increase market share, achieve targeted unit sales and profit margins while delighting every Customer along the way.   . Lead the Future of Automotive Retail. At AutoNation, innovation drives everything we do—from automotive retail to vehicle service to automotive finance. As a Fortune 200 company, we’re looking for leaders who are ready to shape the future of automotive retail. Why You’ll Love Working Here: National scale with entrepreneurial spirit Inclusive culture and diverse leadership Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities to make a real impact Our values and culture What We’re Looking For: Proven leadership experience Strategic thinking and execution skills Passion for innovation and people development Explore leadership opportunities at AutoNation today. What are the day-to-day responsibilities? Leading yourself and the team in a way that supports AutoNation’s Vision and Mission Setting a clear vision and goals for the sales team to achieve targeted performance in new and used vehicle sales and profit Engaging and motivating the team to achieve key goals, performance expectations and AutoNation best practice processes Driving the business through a high-level of involvement in the day-to-day operations Ensuring that e-leads are handled timely, answering questions, providing information and ideally setting an appointment for a visit to the store Manage the follow-up with e-leads to assist them as needed through their research phase until ready for a vehicle purchase  Ensure Customers are transitioned effectively from phone and internet contact to their in-store experience Managing the negotiation process with Sales Associates ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing Appraising vehicles for trade Managing all three areas of customer traffic:  Showroom, E-Commerce, and Phones Partnering with General Manager and/or General Sales Manager to plan and manage new and used vehicle…