Automotive Sales Associate

Are you looking for a trusted brand that offers stability, financial growth, and a winning culture?
Berlin City Honda is hiring a results-driven Automotive Sales Manager to lead our dynamic and growing team in Portland, Maine!

What We Offer:

• A career path with financial growth opportunities through training and mentorship
• Flexible schedule – eligible for Berlin City Auto Group’s Responsible Paid Time Off Policy (RPTO)
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Health & Wellness reimbursement – up to $75 per month
• Tuition reimbursement toward automotive education
• Employee discounts across all Berlin City locations

Position Overview:

As a Sales Manager, you’ll lead by example—driving results, inspiring your team, and ensuring every guest experience aligns with Berlin City’s “Easy” philosophy. You’ll train, coach, and motivate Sales Associates while overseeing daily operations across showroom, e-commerce, and phone traffic. Your leadership will directly impact performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

This position also requires the ability to desk sales deals, and to partner closely with leadership on inventory, process improvement, and profitability strategies.

Who You Are:

• A proven sales leader who models integrity, professionalism, and outstanding customer service
• A motivator and coach who energizes your team to meet and exceed goals
• Confident managing sales processes across showroom, e-commerce, and phone traffic
• Skilled at analyzing performance metrics and developing action plans for growth
• Adept at maintaining CSI scores, penetration levels, and forecasted income
• Collaborative and adaptable—able to build strong partnerships across departments
• Technologically savvy and comfortable using CRM, DMS, and reporting tools

Essential Functions:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the sales team to achieve daily, monthly, and annual targets
• Manage the negotiation process, ensuring customers fully understand pricing and purchase options
• Appraise trade-ins and desk deals with accuracy and transparency
• Partner with the General Manager and General Sales Manager on inventory and expense management
• Monitor key metrics—sales volume, gross profit, retention, and CSI—and adjust strategies accordingly
• Drive the team’s alignment with Berlin City’s vision, mission, and values
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and manufacturer standards

Performance is Measured By:

• Targeted unit sales and gross profit achievement
• Team retention and development
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) results

Requirements:

• 2+ years of automotive retail sales experience (management preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with computers and dealership tracking software
• Valid driver’s license and favorable MVR
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Authorized to work in the United States

Who We Are

Berlin City Auto Group is a family of dealerships located throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. We believe our strength lies in our differences—our people are energized, engaged, and united by humility, integrity, and passion.

Our philosophy is simple: “Easy.” We find a way to satisfy every customer with transparency and care. Our team feels like family, and we treat everyone around us in the same way.

To Learn More about Berlin City Auto Group and Career Opportunities, visit us at https://berlincitycareers.com/ 

EEOC

Summit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Summit Automotive Partners strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregna