Automotive Sales Desk Manager

L0230 Mercedes-Benz of Beaverton

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Salem Volkswagen, Salem, OR 97301 Until 9/30/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description

Dealership:

L0241 Volkswagen of Salem

Volkswagen of Salem

Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway

At Lithia & Driveway, we're powered by people and driven to deliver results. As one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, we're focused on growing leaders who want to make an impact – both in their store and across the company.

We are looking for a dealership Sales Manager to lead, develop, and inspire our sales team at Volkswagen of Salem. This role is a key driver of performance, culture, and customer experience. The store has over 300 units on the ground.

Why Join Our Team?

We don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities. Our culture is rooted in values like earning customers for life, improving constantly, and taking ownership of results.

At Lithia & Driveway, you'll find:

  • Real opportunities for advancement across a national network
  • Leadership development and training through our internal learning programs
  • A high-performance culture that recognizes and rewards results
  • The ability to influence store success and shape your team

What You'll Do

The Automotive Sales Desk Manager manages the activities of all sales staff ensuring sales targets and customer service levels are achieved. This individual is responsible for training, cross-training, and development of all sales staff.

  • Ensure sales goals are attained
  • Manage daily activity and training of the sales staff
  • Ensure sales people are engaging with customers
  • Address and resolve customer concerns

What You'll Bring

  • Previous dealership Sales Management experience a plus
  • Must have a proven track record with an exceptional CSI
  • European/Import vehicle experience, a plus
  • Strong communication and customer engagement skills
  • High energy
  • Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

  • 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

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

About Us (Normal Bold, followed by Normal)

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

About this role

Summary

Manage dealership sales team, achieve targets, improve customer service and training.

Job title

Automotive Sales Desk Manager

Experience level

previous dealership sales management experience a plus

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Salem, OR with remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationcustomer engagement

Preferred skills

European/Import vehicle experience

Specializations

sales managementcustomer engagementtrainingperformance management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Work arrangement unknown