General Sales Manager, Cariboo and West Okanagan (100 Mile House)

Cariboo Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd is your local Williams Lake car dealership offering a diverse selection of new and used vehicles. Currently, General Motors Located in the Central Cariboo, our dealership provides a convenient and customer-friendly car shopping experience. We are committed to developing our people and training them to be successful, and give every opportunity for advancement! There is huge earning potential for anyone who is motivated and would like to advance their career in the fast-paced automotive industry! If you have never visited Williams Lake, please take a look at this link that showcases this beautiful area that has much to offer! area of focus. In this role, you will be responsible for executing sales objectives for both new and pre‑owned vehicles while developing and implementing effective sales plans for your team. Key tasks include monitoring performance metrics, converting leads to sales, and enhancing client relationships to strengthen the dealership's market presence. You will also focus on team development, ensuring compliance with company policies, and promoting a safe work environment. The ideal candidate should have 3‑5 years of automotive dealership sales management experience, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and a results‑driven mindset.

What drives your day‑to‑day?

Execute the established short, medium, and long‑term sales objectives for new and pre‑owned vehicle sales

Develop and implement sales plans for your team to enable achieving monthly and annual goals

Contribute ideas to and participate in the development and implementation of the dealership’s marketing and advertising initiatives

Be accountable for ensuring the successful conversion of e‑Leads to sales

Monitor performance metrics related to your team including sales and customer experience metrics

Develop and maintain relationships with our valued clients to further promote the dealership’s brand within the market

Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for growth

Curate an exceptional client experience

Develop a strong team to fully execute on the sales strategy for dealership

Develop and encourage strong working relationships with all associates and stakeholders

Deliver on financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governance

Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable

Lead, demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment ensuring that all safety standards, policies, procedures and compliance requirements are communicated, implemented and followed

Other duties as assigned

What are the must‑haves…

A minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in automotive dealership sales management

Post‑Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset

Must have some experience in a leadership role

Strong understanding of dealership accounting practices, budgeting and expense management

Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients

Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills

A well‑defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Excellent verbal/written communication combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets

A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments

Detail oriented, self‑motivated and resourceful

Results‑driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful

Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an asset

Understanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealerships

The Perks.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Employee Vehicle Purchase&Service Plans

Company‑wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year

Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status.

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