General Manager - Power Equipment

About Us

Core Power Equipment is a full-service power equipment dealership serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers. We sell, service, and support a wide range of outdoor power equipment and take pride in knowledgeable staff and strong customer relationships.

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on General Manager to oversee the complete day-to-day operation of the dealership — sales, service, parts, staff, and all administrative and financial paperwork. This is a top-level operational role reporting directly to ownership. The right person runs the store like it's their own: managing people, driving profitability, keeping the back office organized and compliant, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Oversee all departments — sales, service/shop, parts, and administration — and ensure they work together smoothly
• Set and maintain operational standards, store hours, and staffing coverage
• Manage inventory ordering, stocking levels, and product mix across equipment, parts, and accessories
• Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors on ordering, warranty, floor plan, and program compliance

Administrative & Financial Paperwork

• Own all store paperwork end to end: invoices, purchase orders, work orders, sales contracts, financing documents, and warranty claims
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor bills, customer billing, and collections
• Reconcile daily sales, cash, and deposits; prepare and review financial reports for ownership
• Maintain accurate records for inventory, floor plan financing, and equipment titling/registration where applicable
• Process payroll or coordinate with payroll/bookkeeping; track employee hours and PTO
• Ensure compliance with tax, licensing, insurance, and regulatory filing requirements
• Keep organized, audit-ready records and documentation across all areas of the business

People & Sales

• Hire, train, schedule, and manage all store staff
• Set performance expectations and hold the team accountable to sales and service goals
• Step in on the sales floor and with key accounts (landscapers, contractors, municipal buyers) as needed
• Resolve customer issues and maintain a high standard of service

Business Management

• Drive revenue, control expenses, and manage margins to hit profitability targets
• Develop budgets and forecasts with ownership and report on performance
• Identify opportunities to grow sales, improve efficiency, and reduce cost
• Represent the dealership at manufacturer training, trade shows, and community events

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience, preferably in a dealership, retail, equipment, automotive, or service-based business
• Strong administrative and financial skills — comfortable owning AP/AR, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance paperwork
• Experience with accounting/bookkeeping software (QuickBooks or similar) and point-of-sale/dealership management systems
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage multiple departments at once
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to keep clean, audit-ready records
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in business or related field a plus

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000