Acura of Highland Park is hiring a full-time Automotive Sales Manager in Highland Park, IL. 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.
Job Details
• Job type: Full-time
• Location: Highland Park, IL
• Work setting: In-person dealership role
• Schedule: Dealership schedule; evenings and weekends may be required
• Compensation: $80,000–$140,000 per year, based on experience, performance, and dealership results
What You’ll Do
• 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
What We’re Looking For
• 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
Why Join Acura of Highland Park?
• 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
Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Career growth opportunities within Murgado Automotive Group
Compensation
$80,000–$140,000 per year. Compensation may include performance-based earnings and is based on experience, sales results, and dealership performance.
About Us
Acura of Highland Park is part of Murgado Automotive Group, a growing automotive organization focused on performance, professionalism, and long-term career opportunity.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced automotive sales leader who is ready to coach a team, improve performance, and help grow a dealership, we encourage you to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.
Similar Jobs
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory



