Automotive Sales Manager (New or Used) - Matt Bowers Chevrolet, Slidell, LA
Compensation: $85,000 $140,000/year (base + performance plan)

About the Role
Matt Bowers Chevrolet is hiring a proven New or Used Car Sales Manager to drive volume, gross, and CSI. You'll recruit and develop a high-performance team, lock in disciplined CRM/process execution, and own the monthly game plan-forecast to delivery-while partnering tightly with F&I, Service, and Marketing.

What You'll Do (Essential Duties)

• Own the plan: Build monthly/annual forecasts for units, gross, F&I penetration, and key expenses; track and course-correct daily.

• Build the team: Hire, train, coach, and hold sales pros accountable; set aggressive, realistic goals and run impactful daily/weekly meetings.

• Run the floor: Schedule coverage, desk deals, structure trades, support closes; maintain a customer-focused sales, delivery, and follow-up process.

• Process & compliance: Enforce dealership policies and all federal/state regs; maintain accurate daily logs, prospecting controls, and purchaser follow-up systems.

• CRM discipline: Ensure rapid lead response, appointment setting, and 100% documentation of all activities.

• Inventory & merchandising: Review inventory daily; recommend the right new-car mix by model/color/equipment; partner with Used Cars on appraisals and turn.

• Marketing & promotions: Coordinate advertising, digital retailing, and showroom merchandising with the GSM/Dealer to drive qualified traffic.

• F&I & gross: Elevate front-end PVR and F&I penetration with structured programs, training resources, and spiff plans.

• Delivery standards: Set/maintain delivery checklists, schedule first service at delivery, and ensure 24-hour post-sale follow-up.

• Administration: Complete deal settlement sheets promptly; process commissions; provide accurate floor-traffic data; maintain professional appearance.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Proven success as a New or Used Car Sales Manager in a franchised dealership (Chevrolet/GM or domestic brand experience strongly preferred).

• Track record growing volume and gross while improving CSI.

• Expert desking, trade valuations, inventory planning, pricing strategy, and digital/BDC lead management.

• Strong coaching chops: road-to-the-sale, walk-around/demos, objection handling, and closing.

• Fluent with CRM/DMS, retail math, and KPI management (appointments, shows, close %, PVR, VSC/GAP penetration).

• Valid driver's license; ability to work a retail schedule.

Why Matt Bowers Chevrolet

• Competitive $85,000 $140,000 total compensation potential tied to performance.

• High-traffic store, strong marketing support, clear career path.

• Full benefits and a leadership team that backs your plan with resources.

Ready to lead, grow market share, and get paid for results? Apply today to join Matt Bowers Chevrolet in Slidell.

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