Assistant Sales Manager / Desk Manager – HGrégoire Toyota Candiac

Boost your career in a dynamic and customer-oriented environment. We are looking for an Assistant Sales Manager to motivate and support our sales team, while remaining involved in transactions and closing sales.

Job Mission

You will provide operational and strategic support to the sales team, in close collaboration with the Sales Director, to achieve and surpass sales goals. You will also ensure continuity of operations in the absence of the Sales Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and assist sales advisors in their transactions and help them close sales.
• Participate in transactions requiring the intervention of the Desk Manager and approve them upon the Sales Director’s request.
• Monitor the performance of salespeople and ensure their training, including onboarding new advisors and following up during probation periods.
• Identify training needs and propose improvement programs for the sales team.
• Draft reports on the progress of trainees and new advisors.
• Help set ambitious yet realistic monthly objectives and ensure their follow-up.
• Oversee vehicle exchanges between dealerships and fleet sales activities.
• Stay informed about new products, programs, and promotions from manufacturers and financial institutions.
• Maximize sales opportunities through proactive follow-up with salespeople.
• Replace the Sales Director in their absence.
• Maintain and develop an effective client development system.
• Know and comply with federal, provincial, and municipal laws applicable to car sales.

Profile Sought

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in automotive sales.
• Bilingual French – English.
• Management experience in the automotive sector and in negotiation/transaction closing.
• Comfortable with performance goals, pressure, and results-oriented environments.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Dynamic, energetic, ambitious, reliable, sociable, and with good interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about automobiles and motivated by challenges.

Conditions and Benefits

• Group insurance plan (dental, disability, health, life, vision, telemedicine, etc.)
• Paid leave
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site parking
• Recognition program (Club HGreg)

We offer a solid professional environment, ongoing training, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of a recognized car dealership.