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Lithia & Driveway

Driveway Sales Manager

Lithia & Driveway, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215


Dealership:L0397 Driveway Home Office

The Driveway Sales Manager is responsible for helping build, lead, and inspire their teams to deliver an unparalleled customer experience throughout the online buying process. This position will be responsible for helping interview, hire, and train Supervisors and Customer Service Agents. They will be a driver of culture and help integrate consistent processes, that lead to reaching and maintaining assigned position metrics, objectives, and daily activities. The Driveway Sales Manager will help mentor and develop their teams.

Responsibilities

Administer training plans and development of assigned employees/positions

Help attain department monthly objectives and daily tasks

Develop, train, and monitor customer engagement and follow-up word tracks

Systems expert for assigned positions

Internal/external paperwork and documents for assigned positions

Execute correct cross department communication and process flow

Work leads from CRM, CRM desking tool, and digital retail portal

Submit credit applications and deal structure into Route One/Dealer Track

Monitor lender portal for approvals

Restructure deals for lender approval

Work with Driveway Customer Service Agents to send updated proposals to customers

Identify protection products that fit into deal structure

Calculate taxes and DMV Fees (multiple states)

Load customer and deal structure into the Dealer Management System

Process all transaction paperwork, ensure it is accurate and meets Business Office and lender requirements

Track deal receivables and follow-up on outstanding items to ensure collection of all money and bank stipulations for contract funding

Submit customer information to lenders through lending portal

Manage collection and reconciliation process for cash, checks and credit card receipts

Verify all customer documents as necessary

Submit Finance Contracts

Skills and Qualifications

Previous automotive experience required

Sense of urgency and strong attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team builder

5+ years of Sales Management experience

We offer best in class industry benefits:

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.