Automotive Sales Manager

Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel is hiring a full-time Automotive Sales Manager in Laguna Niguel, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced dealership sales leader who can desk deals, coach sales consultants, manage CRM follow-up, and drive both sales volume and gross profit in a structured, professional environment.

About the role

• Job type: Full-time
• Location: Laguna Niguel, CA
• Work setting: In-person dealership role
• Schedule: Dealership schedule; evenings and weekends may be required
• Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000 per year, based on experience, performance, and dealership results

Why Join Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel?

• Competitive earning potential with growth opportunity
• Strong leadership support and clear performance expectations
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on sales operations and team success
• Professional dealership environment focused on process, accountability, and customer experience
• Advancement opportunities within Murgado Automotive Group

About Us

Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel is part of Murgado Automotive Group, a growing automotive organization focused on performance, professionalism, and long-term career opportunity.

We are an employer who participates in the E-verify program with the Department of Homeland and Security.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Responsibilities

• Desk and structure deals to support profitability, lender compliance, and customer satisfaction
• Lead, coach, and develop sales consultants through daily training and performance feedback
• Improve close rates, appointment show rates, lead response, and follow-up consistency
• Hold the team accountable for CRM usage, sales process execution, and customer experience standards
• Support inventory strategy, pricing conversations, deal flow, and sales performance goals
• Maintain a structured, professional, and results-focused sales environment
• Step into customer negotiations when needed to help close business

Requirements

• Automotive sales management or dealership sales leadership experience required
• Strong desking and deal-structuring ability
• Proven ability to coach, train, motivate, and hold salespeople accountable
• Strong understanding of gross profit, sales volume, lead management, and customer satisfaction
• Comfortable using CRM tools and following up on internet, phone, and showroom leads
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dealership
• Professional communication style and ownership mindset

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Career growth opportunities within Murgado Automotive Group

Compensation

$150,000 - $225,000 per year. Compensation may include performance-based earnings and is based on experience, sales results, and dealership performance.