General Sales Manager - Audi Central Houston

Company Description

Audi Central Houston isn’t just any dealership — we’re the largest Audi store in the country, housed in a striking 7-story facility and consistently recognized as one of the best. As a proud Audi Magna Elite Society award winner, we set the standard for excellence in customer experience, volume, and team performance.

If you're looking to grow your career with a top-performing store backed by a world-class brand, this is the place.

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

Compensation (Draw / Commission):

• Performance-based earnings: $250,000 + / year

Job Description

Summary:

The General Sales Manager will lead the dealership’s sales operations with a focus on growth, profitability, and customer experience.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping sales strategy, developing top-performing teams, and ensuring seamless alignment across departments.
The ideal candidate brings proven executive-level leadership skills and the vision to help drive the continued success of one of the nation’s premier Audi dealerships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the sales department to achieve unit volume, gross profit, and overall financial objectives on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis.
• Partner with dealership leadership to develop and execute sales strategies that maximize market share and profitability.
• Forecast monthly and yearly sales performance, including departmental goals, unit sales mix, and gross objectives.
• Work closely with individual sales managers and associates to set targets, review results, and implement improvement plans.
• Conduct daily and weekly sales meetings to align the team on performance goals, strategy, and customer engagement best practices.
• Oversee inventory management, ensuring proper mix and age of new and pre-owned vehicles to support sales velocity and profitability.
• Collaborate with Service and F&I leadership to deliver a seamless, customer-first sales and ownership experience.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor sales managers and associates, building a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Monitor performance metrics and commission structures to ensure fair, motivating, and performance-driven compensation plans.
• Champion factory programs, brand standards, and compliance initiatives to deliver a premium Audi experience.
• Maintain accountability for safety, compliance, and professional development across the sales department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive automotive dealership leadership experience, including time as a General Sales Manager, Sales Director, or General Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, high-performing sales teams while driving profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Strong business acumen with experience in sales strategy, financial performance, inventory management, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop future leaders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to make data-driven decisions and adapt quickly in a dynamic retail environment.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with both customers and internal stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA and able to pass pre-employment screenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Audi brand experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Compensation (Draw / Commission):

• Performance-based earnings: $250,000 + / year
  • Actual earnings depend on performance. High-performing professionals who consistently meet and exceed store and corporate goals often earn well above this range.

Schedule:

• FULL-TIME
• Sundays Always Off
• Saturday Availability Required

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off that Increases with Tenure
• Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
• Employee Pricing on Vehicles, Parts & Service
• Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options
• Exclusive Travel Discounts on Hotels, Flights & Rentals
• OEM Certification & Paid Manufacturer Training Opportunities
• Career Growth within a Fortune 500 Company

 All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines