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:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person