Now Hiring - Swickard Auto Group - Sales Manager in Vancouver, WA

Full description of the position

Description: Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter Van | Luxury & Hospitality | B2B | Vancouver, WA The Sales Manager at our Van Center is a dealmaker and a culture-builder in equal measure. You'll lead our sales team, own our commercial and retail sales performance, and help establish the consultative, hospitality-driven sales approach that will differentiate us in the market. This is a high-impact leadership role at a brand-new facility your chance to build a winning team from the ground up. ABOUT MERCEDES-BENZ VAN CENTER OF VANCOUVER The Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver is a brand-new, dedicated Sprinter Van Center opening in August 2026 in the heart of the Vancouver/Portland metro area. We are not just another dealership we are a purpose-built facility focused exclusively on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, serving businesses, commercial fleets, adventure enthusiasts, and hospitality partners across the Pacific Northwest. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity. You won't be inheriting someone else's culture or fitting into an existing mold you'll be helping to build it. We believe that exceptional hospitality isn't just for guests; it starts with how we treat each other and every person who walks through our doors. At our Van Center, hospitality is a core value not a department. Every team member plays a role in delivering an experience that is warm, professional, and genuinely different from anything in our market. WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead, coach, and develop the full sales team including Commercial Account Managers and any retail sales consultants
• Establish and drive achievement of monthly and annual sales targets: unit volume, gross profit, and commercial penetration
• Work deals and desking alongside your team this is a hands-on leadership role
• Develop and implement sales processes, CRM disciplines, and pipeline management standards from day one
• Build commercial sales strategy to penetrate key B2B segments in the Vancouver/Portland market
• Collaborate with marketing on local campaigns, fleet outreach, and brand-building initiatives
• Ensure all sales interactions reflect the Mercedes-Benz brand standard and our hospitality-first culture
• Monitor sales metrics, inventory turn, and market performance and report to General Manager
• Participate in pre-opening planning, inventory strategy, and facility launch activities WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• 5+ years of automotive sales experience with at least 2 years in a sales management role
• Demonstrated success in commercial vehicle or fleet sales is a significant differentiator
• Proven ability to build, lead, and motivate a high-performing sales team
• Strong desking, negotiation, and F&I; coordination skills
• Hospitality mindset you lead by example in how clients and team members are treated
• Mercedes-Benz or premium/luxury brand experience preferred
• Proficiency in DMS and CRM platforms
• Valid driver's license with clean record COMPENSATION & STRUCTURE
• Competitive base salary plus commission and team performance bonus

Compensation

package commensurate with experience and track record

• Significant upside opportunity in a growing market with a premium brand WHY JOIN OUR FOUNDING TEAM?
• Ground-floor opportunity to shape the culture, processes, and standards of a brand-new operation
• Represent one of the world's most iconic luxury brands
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
• Manufacturer-supported training and Mercedes-Benz certification opportunities
• Collaborative, hospitality-first culture where your contributions are seen and valued
• Serve a thriving and growing commercial market in one of the Pacific Northwest's fastest-growing corridors
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
• Career growth potential as the business grows and scales VIDEO UPDATES - Big things are happening in the Sprinter world! - NEW Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Vancouver!

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