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Automotive Pre-Owned Sales Manager (Luxury Dealer)

Smithtown, NY
$160,000.00$200,000.00

A premier luxury dealership in Suffolk County, NY is hiring an experienced Used Car Sales Manager / Pre-Owned Sales Manager to lead and grow its pre-owned department. This is a strong, stable store with real upside—ideal for a hands-on leader who can bring structure, consistency, and energy to elevate performance and push the department to the next level.

This isn’t a rebuild—it’s an opportunity to step into a solid operation and maximize its full potential. The Pre-Owned Sales Manager hired will have strong support from upper management who handles inventory acquisition, pricing, and wholesaling so the Pre-Owned Sales Manager can stay focused on driving sales and performance. The successful candidate is a Used Car Sales Manager who is a true leader and someone who can create consistency, energize the team, and drive results—not just maintain the status quo.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Automotive Sales Manager who is ready to take a hands-on approach to ensure vehicles are sold and customers are satisfied. This role will focus primarily on used cars, though all Sales Managers will collaborate to lead a successful variable operations department. Together, they will aim to build a strong sales team, achieve high customer satisfaction (CSI), drive growth, and ensure every lead is pursued.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate a proven track record in automotive sales leadership (luxury background preferred)
  • Maintain a strong, polished, and professional presence when working with clientele
  • Lead with urgency, energy, and accountability to drive team performance
  • Implement and enforce a process-driven approach focused on consistency and execution
  • Bring a growth mindset—continuously pushing the business forward, not just maintaining it
  • Conduct morning meetings to set daily goals and maintain team motivation – ensure sales reps know what used car inventory is on the lot and coach them on how to sell that inventory
  • Exhibit a positive and proactive leadership style.
  • Utilize CRM technology to maximize all potential sales opportunities.
  • Perform next-day follow-ups to save potential deals and convert qualified leads.
  • Desk deals and help close used car transactions daily
  • Appraise trade-ins and structure deals effectively
  • Drive pre-owned sales volume, gross, and team performance
  • Ensure sales team is presenting and prioritizing used inventory
  • Enforce consistent CRM usage and follow-up processes
  • Conduct 1:1 sales training with the sales team
  • Other duties as assigned

Compensation / Benefits:

  • Compensation range will be in the $150,000 – $200,000 range based on experience and performance, with room for growth.
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • 401(K)
  • Employee discounts and savings

How To Apply:
Please apply with your most recent resume at www.automotivesearchgroup.com or call Sara at 508-620-6300.