JOB DETAILS
Automotive Sales Manager
CompanyKunes Auto Group
LocationLake Bluff
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 10, 2026
About The Company
Founded in 1996 in Delavan, Wisconsin, Kunes Auto Group has since grown to over 40 locations spanning across the Midwest. Previously Kunes Country, Kunes Auto & RV Group lives up to its motto –– Faith, Family, and Giving Back –– by employing over 1,800 people and donating 10% of its yearly net profits to local charities.
Kunes' dedication to its employees, customers, and communities is shown through its countless “Automotive News’ Best Dealerships to Work For” awards, which are given to 100 dealers nationwide every year. Kunes receives as many as 10 such awards each year with over 30 total awards dealership-wide.
About the Role
Description
Drive Your Career Forward with Us!
Kunes Auto Group, the fastest growing dealership in the Midwest is seeking an experienced Automotive Sales Manager to lead our high-performing dealership sales team. If you’re passionate about cars, know how to motivate a sales floor, and have a proven track record of hitting and exceeding goals, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and Develop Sales Team: Recruit, train, and coach a team of automotive sales consultants to meet and exceed monthly sales targets.
- CRM (VinSolutions): Work the CRM ensuring new and past customer follow up; unsold showroom visits, previous customers, lost deals.
- Set Sales Strategy: Create and execute action plans to drive showroom traffic and improve closing ratios.
- Inventory Management: Oversee vehicle inventory, demo units, and lot presentation to ensure optimal selection and display.
- Deal Structuring: Review and approve all car deals, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
- Customer Experience: Ensure an exceptional customer experience from test drive to delivery.
- Marketing & Promotions: Collaborate with marketing to launch local promotions and campaigns that attract car buyers.
Requirements
Requirements
- 2+ years of previous auto dealership Sales Management experience is required
- Proficiency with CRM software is required
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
- Proven ability to analyze sales reports, forecasts, and market trends
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and (if required) state sales license
- High School Diploma
Preferred Qualifications
- College degree preferred
- Equivalent experience in retail automotive management considered
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: $120K+ annually + Vehicle Allowance
- Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and flexible scheduling
- Daily Pay Option: Access your earnings anytime
- Employee Discounts: Save on vehicles, service, and parts
- Career Growth: Internal promotions and professional development encouraged
- Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
Apply Today!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your automotive sales career and lead a team to success, we want to talk to you.
Background check required. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Key Skills
Sales ManagementCRM ProficiencyTeam LeadershipCoachingInventory ManagementDeal StructuringSales StrategyMarket Trend AnalysisCustomer ExperienceRecruitmentCommunication SkillsProblem Solving
Categories
SalesManagement & LeadershipRetailTransportationCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k)Life InsurancePaid Time OffFlexible SchedulingDaily Pay OptionEmployee DiscountsProfessional DevelopmentEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing automotive sales team to meet monthly targets while managing CRM follow-ups and sales strategies. Oversee vehicle inventory, approve deal structures, and ensure an exceptional customer experience from test drive to delivery.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
399
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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