Automotive Dealership Sales Managers

Employers

Opportunities for car dealership sales managers are available throughout the U.S. and in towns large and small. As of 2022, approximately 31,100 sales managers were employed at automobile dealerships in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Starting Out

The position of sales manager is not typically an entry-level job. Most sales managers start their careers as automobile sales workers or in another position at a dealership. Many find automotive dealership jobs through openings posted on dealerships' Web sites. Car sales employment opportunities are also listed on employment Web sites such as Indeed.com, JobHero.com, LinkedIn, SimplyHired, and others.