General Sales Manager
Redwood City, CA Sales Department
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Lead the Floor. Drive the Pace. Elevate the Standard.
High-Volume Brand | Proven Systems | Rare Growth Opportunity


At Swickard Automotive Group, we’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars. We operate premium and high-volume brands across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii — scaling performance through clear standards, disciplined execution, and people-first leadership.


Toyota 101 in Redwood City, CA represents one of the most powerful and respected brands in the world.

Toyota isn’t just reliable — it’s iconic.


Industry-leading volume.
Relentless consumer trust.
A product lineup that wins in every segment.


This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-performing Toyota store and take your automotive sales leadership to the next level.


Position Overview

The General Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales performance, developing leaders, and ensuring a disciplined, hospitality-driven sales culture.


You will lead:

  • New & Used Sales
  • Sales Managers
  • Desk Operations
  • CRM discipline
  • Inventory strategy
  • Sales process execution

This role requires a proven operator who knows how to balance volume, gross, and culture — without sacrificing guest experience.


Key Responsibilities

  • Drive monthly sales volume and gross performance, managing PVR, closing ratios, aging inventory, and marketing alignment.
  • Lead and develop Sales Managers and Consultants, creating a high-accountability, high-performance culture built on coaching and daily structure.
  • Own CRM discipline and lead response standards, ensuring follow-up compliance, appointment conversion, and showroom effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with F&I and Fixed Operations leadership to ensure seamless deal flow, product penetration, and long-term guest retention.
  • Partner with the General Manager on forecasting, staffing strategy, inventory mix, and long-term growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience

  • 5+ years of progressive automotive sales leadership
  • Prior Sales Manager or GSM experience in a high-volume environment
  • Proven record of exceeding sales targets and managing strong PVR performance
  • Toyota experience preferred, but high-volume import leadership is highly valued

Leadership Profile

  • Data-driven decision maker who understands dealership KPIs
  • Strong closer and even stronger coach
  • Leads through process, preparation, and accountability — not emotion
  • High integrity and hospitality mindset
  • Thrives in competitive, fast-paced markets
     

Why This Opportunity Is Different

  • Lead one of the most trusted brands in the automotive industry
  • Toyota’s reputation creates opportunity — your leadership turns it into performance
  • Strong enterprise support and operational systems
  • Real runway for advancement within a 40+ rooftop organization
  • Competitive compensation aligned with performance

This isn’t a lateral move.

It’s a step up.

A bigger stage.
A stronger brand.
A chance to prove you can lead at scale.


Competitive benefits package: 

  • Comprehensive Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
  • Optional disability coverage
  • 401k plan
  • PTO & Paid Holidays 

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Salary Description
$150k - $300k per year