Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Sonic Automotive
Job overview
The Traffic Manager at W.I. Simonson, a Sonic Automotive dealership, is responsible for ensuring compliance with traffic management processes and improving dealership sales and profitability.
Responsibilities and impact
The Traffic Manager will maintain traffic management standards, analyze performance metrics, implement action plans, conduct audits, facilitate meetings, monitor competitor performance, and train and coach dealership staff.
Compensation and benefits
The salary ranges from $60,000 to $132,000 annually based on performance, including a monthly draw of $2,000, with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, PTO, and special automotive purchase perks.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least 2 years of automotive retail management and training experience, proficiency in CDK CRM (Elead), strong communication, organizational, analytical skills, and technology proficiency including Microsoft Office.
Career development
The company promotes internal advancement with over 1,000 internal promotions annually and provides award-winning training and development opportunities.
Work environment and culture
Sonic Automotive values teamwork, peer recognition, technology integration, and a cooperative environment with low turnover and a focus on employee satisfaction.
Company information
Sonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 company transforming automotive retail with a focus on customer experience, technology, and employee development.
Team overview
The Traffic Manager works closely with dealership teams, the Brand Traffic Management Director, General Manager, and other management personnel to enhance traffic management and sales operations.
Job location and travel
The position is based at the W.I. Simonson dealership, part of Sonic Automotive, with no specific remote work or travel details provided.
Unique job features
The role includes unique responsibilities such as conducting mystery shops, using advanced CRM tools, and a structured pay scale with a monthly draw and commission potential.
Company overview
Sonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 company specializing in automotive retail. They operate a network of dealerships across the United States, selling new and used vehicles, offering vehicle maintenance and repair services, and providing financing and insurance products. Founded in 1997 by O. Bruton Smith, the company has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions and a focus on customer service. Sonic Automotive generates revenue through vehicle sales, service contracts, and financial services, positioning itself as a leader in the automotive retail industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in automotive retail management and your experience in training and development, emphasizing your ability to lead teams and drive performance improvements in line with Sonic Automotive's Traffic Management Playbook.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency with CDK CRM (Elead), your skills in data analysis, KPI monitoring, and your capability to implement action plans that enhance sales and traffic management metrics.
Apply through multiple channels including Sonic Automotive's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility and chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with current Traffic Managers, Brand Traffic Management Directors, or General Managers at Sonic Automotive on LinkedIn; break the ice by referencing Sonic Automotive’s award-winning training programs or asking about how they measure success in traffic management at their dealership.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Traffic Management Playbook compliance,' 'KPI performance,' 'CDK CRM,' 'training and development,' and 'sales performance improvement' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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