Sales Manager

~ Be Part of Something Brand New

Join the opening leadership team at The Brand NEW Dartmouth Mitsubishi—the first automotive dealership ever built in Dartmouth Crossing and the newest addition to Shift Auto Group, located directly across from IKEA Halifax!

This is more than a Sales Manager position—it's an opportunity to help build the culture, standards, and reputation of a brand-new dealership from day one. If you're passionate about leading people, driving performance, developing successful teams, and creating exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As the Sales Manager, you'll lead the daily operations of Dartmouth Mitsubishi's Sales Department while driving vehicle sales, profitability, team performance, and customer satisfaction. You'll play a key role in building a high-performing sales team and establishing the processes that will define our dealership's success.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating the Sales Team to achieve sales volume, gross profit, and customer satisfaction objectives

• Coaching, mentoring, and developing Sales Consultants through ongoing training, feedback, and accountability

• Ensuring consistent execution of dealership sales processes with professionalism, integrity, and transparency

• Managing daily sales activity including leads, appointments, follow-up, and customer engagement

• Monitoring sales performance metrics and implementing strategies to improve results

• Partnering with the Finance Team to maximize customer satisfaction, finance opportunities, and dealership profitability

• Supporting Sales Consultants with negotiations, deal structure, and closing strategies

• Ensuring showroom presentation, vehicle merchandising, and lot standards meet dealership expectations

• Maintaining accurate CRM usage and lead management processes

• Collaborating with Finance, Service, and Parts Departments to deliver a seamless customer experience

• Building a positive, accountable, and high-performing sales culture from day one

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Has proven automotive sales leadership or dealership management experience

• Demonstrates a track record of achieving sales and profitability objectives

• Has strong coaching, leadership, and team-building abilities

• Is customer-focused with a commitment to integrity and professionalism

• Possesses excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

• Has experience with CRM platforms, Dealer Management Systems (DMS), and sales reporting tools

• Understands automotive sales processes, customer engagement, and dealership operations

• Holds a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Previous Sales Manager experience is considered an asset; however, experienced automotive professionals with strong leadership skills and a desire to grow are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a salary plus performance-based incentives, allowing you to be rewarded for your leadership, team development, customer satisfaction, and dealership results.

Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health, Life, and Dental benefits

• Ongoing manufacturer training and leadership development

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Shift Auto Group's growing network

• State-of-the-art, brand-new dealership facility

• Employee recognition programs, team events, and performance incentives

• Opportunity to build and lead a Sales Department from the ground up

• Chance to play a key leadership role in launching one of Atlantic Canada's newest dealerships

Why Join Dartmouth Mitsubishi?

This is your opportunity to help launch one of Atlantic Canada's newest automotive dealerships while building your career with one of the region's fastest-growing automotive organizations.

At Shift Auto Group, our common purpose is simple:

"We create lasting relationships by providing the finest automotive experiences anywhere."

If you're ready to lead an exciting new team, develop future automotive professionals, and make an impact from day one, apply today!