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Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

BMW of Camarillo, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for an Assistant S ales Manager that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, gr owth , honesty and teamwork.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist in directing the sales activities of the dealership. Performs duties such as assisting in managing all vehicle sales processes, achieving optimal vehicle sales volumes and profit objectives, and ensuring that each customer is treated as an individual, with care and respect. Completes these tasks personally or through subordinates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect new vehicle sales.

+ Forecast goals and objectives for the department. Prepare and administer an annual operating budget to meet goals and objectives.

+ Work closely with other department managers to ensure cooperation and teamwork throughout the dealership.

+ Attend and participate in weekly manager meetings.

+ Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, motivating, counseling, and monitoring the performance of all vehicle sales employees.

+ Assist in directing and scheduling the activities of all department employees.

+ Guide all salespeople in setting their objectives on a short and long range basis.

+ Participates in daily one-on-one planning meeting with each sales person to review current goals, performance, and work plan.

+ Assists in developing and organizing a training schedule, as directed by the GSM, to ensure that each sales person receives sales training and/or role playing sessions daily. Training duties will be divided between managers.

+ Assist salespeople with closing deals when necessary. Ensure that every customer talks to a manager before leaving the dealership when possible.

+ Monitor payroll records. Assist Sales people in recognizing opportunities for improving their personal income.

+ Assist in developing programs of improvement for those salespeople who are failing to reach their objectives.

+ Recommend for dismissal any sales person failing to meet company standards.

+ Follow company guidelines regarding customer negotiations and desking procedures.

+ Recommend to the GSM or GM the new car inventory to be carried.

+ Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring the use of a prospecting program.

+ Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring the use of a customer and prospect follow-up program. Ensure that the program is being followed and be involved by contacting customers and prospects according to the program guidelines.

+ Assist in the development of advertising campaigns and other promotions

Why you’ll love working with us:

+ Competitive compensation package and 401k with company match

+ Yearly Average Salary: $80,000-$150,000(includes commissions, incentives and/or bonuses)**

+ Wellness  Time Off, plus holidays, plus a Personal Purpose Day

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, AD&D and Life Insurance

+ Flex Spending,  Health Savings Account , EAP, Wellness Plan,  Mental Health Support, Diabetes Management Program,  and  Parental  Leave Stipend

+ Year-end bonus program for ALL employees ( Garff Giveback )

+ Employee discounts on vehicle purchase, parts, service and more!

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S., have a valid driver license and professional appearance.

** The pay scale above is the compensation range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, relevant education and/or training, and performance related bonuses and incentives.

All employees must adhere to the below Company Values:

Respect: We treat everyone with genuine care and concern

Intelligence: Intelligence means we’re able to learn, grow and adapt.

Greatness: We are consistently exceptional in our work and continually improve.

Honesty: We keep our commitments, tell the complete truth and act with integrity

Teamwork: We understand the responsibilities of teamwork and are determined to pull our own weight.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. Supervisory experience preferred. Professional personal appearance. Excellent communication and managerial skills. Demonstrate self-assurance, self-confidence and a strong desire to work in a demanding but rewarding atmosphere. Has the ability to create team players and has a strong aptitude for logical thinking, including detailed problem solving skills. Merchandise or inventory management experience, preferably in automotive retail or automotive related industry. Valid in-state driver's license required.

COMPUTER SKILLS:Inventory Control Software, internet, Microsoft Office Products

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Will stand and move throughout the dealership facility (lot, showroom, service department, offices) for most of the shift. Will spend time outdoors showing vehicles to prospective customers and to drive vehicles in traffic during test drives. Evening, holiday and weekend work hours will be required.

NOTE:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job and to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances dictate.

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this Job Description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I also understand that this Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the Company has the same right.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer