Automotive Sales Manager

Job overview

The Automotive Sales Manager role is onsite in Fremont, CA, with target earnings of $95,000–$135,000 per year, including base pay and performance bonus. The role supports a Nissan dealership focused on a transparent, modern, and enjoyable customer sales experience. The manager leads and develops the automotive sales team while driving sales volume and profitability. The role combines customer-trust standards with lead follow-up, deal management, trade-in valuations, and CRM oversight to support conversion and smooth customer handoffs.

What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and hold automotive sales representatives accountable
• drive sales volume and profitability while maintaining pricing transparency and customer trust
• lead by example in phone and video follow-up
• desk deals and manage trade-in valuations
• ensure smooth customer handoffs to finance and insurance
• monitor CRM activity to improve lead conversion and customer relationship management
• participate in dealership community events and charitable outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive sales manager

automotive sales

team leadership

crm

lead conversion

trade-in valuations

customer experience

fremont ca

premier nissan of fremont

$95,000–$135,000 per year

performance bonus

california salesperson license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), health and medical coverage, dental insurance, and potential career advancement across the auto group.

Why this role

Requires at least two years of successful automotive sales team management experience, comfort with video tools, digital retailing platforms, and CRM systems, and a valid driver’s license with a clean record and California salesperson license or ability to obtain one. Career growth may include general management and dealership partnership tracks.

About the employer

Premier Nissan of Fremont is hiring for this role. Industry: New Car Dealers. Sector: 44.