General Manager

The General Manager assumes responsibility and is accountable for customer retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership on behalf of the dealer. He/She fulfills this responsibility using sound business management practices. He/She plans, motivates and coordinates the activities of the management team.

This position is responsible for the following essential duties:

• Ensures a safe work environment is maintained.
• Hires, trains and motivates all dealership department managers.
• Directs and monitors all dealership management or supervisory personnel functions and completes formal performance evaluations of all department managers at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Plans dealership operations (budget) for the coming year and submits to the dealer for approval.
• Meets with managers individually to develop monthly and annual goals and objectives, and to review actual performance.
• Provides dealer with accurate weekly reports on the financial condition of the dealership.
• Reviews the monthly financial statement for accuracy.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with lending institutions and manufacturer personnel.
• Communicates management policies and procedures to all employees and ensures that they are understood and followed.
• Provides enthusiastic leadership to help shape employees' attitudes and build morale.
• Holds regularly scheduled managers meetings to ensure that every department is operating efficiently and profitably.
• Reviews all requests for training, approves those which are appropriate and consistent with the dealership's goals for professional/technical ability and advancement, and monitors their effectiveness.
• Reviews and approves compensation plans for all employees.
• Coordinates with the corporate office to ensure that records and analyses are maintained accurately.
• Develops merchandising strategies and assists in creating effective, cost-efficient advertising programs.
• Resolves any customer complaints that department managers are unable to rectify.
• Other tasks as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university;
• Four to ten years related experience and/or training, preferably in a related industry.

BENEFITS:

• $20,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• BCBS Health – Employee contribution decreases with tenure
• Dental and Vision
• Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Life Insurance and Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan

We have a family-friendly environment with a business casual dress code.

Drug Testing is required.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person