Sales Manager in Phoenix, Arizona at Bell Ford Inc

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000+ annually
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join Bell Ford and the Berge Automotive Group

Bell Ford, part of the highly respected and family-owned Berge Automotive Group, is seeking an experienced and driven Sales Manager to lead and develop a high-performing sales team. For decades, the Berge Group has successfully served customers throughout the Metro Phoenix and Tucson markets and continues to provide exceptional opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We are looking for a proven automotive sales leader who thrives in a fast-paced dealership environment, excels at coaching and developing talent, and has a strong track record of driving sales performance and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

As a Sales Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in the success of our dealership by:

• Managing and leading a team of 6–7 sales consultants
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to maximize performance
• Hiring, training, and retaining top sales talent
• Assisting with desking and closing deals
• Monitoring and analyzing sales performance metrics
• Driving accountability and helping the team achieve sales goals
• Supporting and reinforcing Bell Ford's sales processes and customer experience standards
• Maintaining and improving Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) performance

The most important responsibility in this role is teaching, coaching, and developing your team.

Qualifications

Required:

• Previous automotive dealership experience
• Proven experience in automotive sales management
• Strong sales and leadership background
• Demonstrated success closing deals and driving revenue
• Experience managing and developing sales teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service and CSI record
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven mindset

Preferred:

• Experience with franchised dealerships
• Strong understanding of dealership operations and sales performance management
• Recruiting and talent development experience
• Experience using Reynolds & Reynolds dealership software strongly preferred

Why Join Bell Ford?

At Bell Ford and the Berge Automotive Group, we believe in promoting from within and rewarding performance. Successful leaders have the opportunity to advance quickly within our growing organization.

We offer:

• Established and successful dealership group
• Beautiful facilities and strong market presence
• Ongoing sales, service, and leadership training
• Proven, customer-focused sales process
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Supportive family-owned culture

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Wellness Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Professional Sales, Service, and Management Training
• Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Pre-Employment Requirements

All candidates must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bell Ford and the Berge Automotive Group are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

If you have a proven track record in automotive sales leadership and a passion for developing successful teams, we encourage you to apply today.