Automotive Platform Manager

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next Automotive Platform Manager for two Chicago area Porsche dealerships. One of the top Porsche opportunities in the country!

 Top talent leadership- Apply today-this position won’t be available for long!

The Platform Manager is responsible for driving the sales strategy and operations for the dealerships. They will hire and develop managers and salespeople, set and achieve sales targets and achieve other key goals such as outstanding customer satisfaction and profitability.

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is affiliated with over 25 brands of new vehicles and 50+ dealerships throughout seven states. Our strength comes from the more than 3,500 employees nationwide. We are currently one of the top automotive groups in the country.

What We Offer:

• Top compensation opportunity six- figure income opportunity! This includes incentive-based pay, so your skills and efforts drive your income. 
•  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and additional benefits

• • For additional benefits information please go: NapletonCorp.MyBenefitsLibrary.com

 Vacation Time

• Discounts on products, services, and vehicles
• Growth Opportunities
• Family Owned and Operated- 90+ years in business!

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead your dealership teams to deliver excellent customer experience and meet sales targets.
• Identify, develop. and execute marketing activities, including events, to drive leads and sales.
• Collaborate with Delivery, Service, Communications, Operations, and other functions to support company goals.
• Facilitate growing community of Napleton owners and create opportunities for brand building through owner loyalty events/programs. 
• Contribute to the overall sales strategy for your region and the company.
• Proactively market the company to prospects and customers and convey the advantages of our products and services.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by responding quickly and accurately to problems, concerns, or needs.
• Develop and manage assigned regional staff –interview and assess employees, build required skills and competencies of staff for current and potential rotational assignments.
• Drive vehicle wholesale objectives by ensuring effective retail operations consulting that demonstrates potential ROI on sales.
• Assess current effectiveness of marketing and advertising plans in dealerships.
• Ensure dealers understand and implement corporate sales and marketing programs.
• Evaluate dealer inventory and pipeline orders to determine breakdowns in supply vs. demand; resolve supply/demand issues with Corporate Executive team, GM’s, and dealership personnel.
• Assist dealerships with overall effectiveness of CRM (e.g., prospecting, lead generation & disposition, and dealer loyalty).
• Review relevant portions of dealer scorecard with Sales Managers and develop strategies for deficiency improvement.
• Identify sales problems and develop detailed action plans with Sales Managers to resolve concerns.
• Ensure implementation of major technical solutions and process improvements (e.g., action items resulting from Dealer visit).
• Monitor and assist dealer personnel in meeting training and certification requirements.
• Develop Area wide incentive programs and dealership contests within budget to effectively drive intended sales results.
• Develop weekly new and CPO sales forecast and complete a weekly business conditions recap for each market within the Area.
• Assist with the execution and management of dealer ad group and budget.
• Coordinate local events with dealers, vendors, and partners to ensure flawless execution.
• Monitor and analyze dealer and area inventory and manage vehicle aging and inventory mix.

Job Requirements:

• At minimum 10 years of progressive automotive dealership experience, with stable work history.
• General Manager experience required, multi- location and high-line experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in building teams, including hiring and developing world-class sales managers and line salespeople, motivating teams, and setting goals.
• Results-obsessed, dependable individual who enjoys the challenge of a rapidly evolving organization.
• Proven ability to read and understand financial statements and other key operating reports and apply strategies to improve sales.
• Ability to focus on the best interests of the dealerships.
• Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Understands dealer agreements and required performance and policy compliance for dealerships.
• 18+ years of age or older to comply with the company driving policy

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws