Automotive Dealership Sales Managers

Automotive dealerships are usually open every day except major holidays. Car sales managers typically work long hours, especially during the evenings and on Saturdays. Busy times include the end of the month, when sales quotas are tallied, and during special promotions, such as a holiday or year-end clearance sales. Pressure or competition to sell is common among members of the sales force. At times, car dealership sales managers may have to contend with unsatisfied or difficult customers, or disputes between employees.

Car sales managers work in comfortable office settings, though their days are often hectic and demanding. They also spend some time outdoors in all types of weather, showing consumers cars that are in dealership parking lots and also accompanying consumers on test drives.