A family-owned, well-established automotive group (the Golling Automotive Group) is currently seeking an experienced General Manager/General Sales Manager for its Chrysler Dealership in Chelsea, Michigan to direct and lead operations by establishing and maintaining company goals and standards for performance, growth, and customer service.
Responsibilities:
· Plans dealership operations for the coming year and submits to the dealer for approval.
· Holds regularly scheduled managers meetings to ensure that every department is operating efficiently and profitably.
· Directs and monitors all dealership management or supervisory personnel functions and completes formal performance evaluations of all department managers at regularly scheduled intervals.
· Responsible for supervising and motivating salespeople while promoting and encouraging strategies to sell cars, trucks, and SUV's.
· Hire, train, and develop a team of automotive personnel.
· Meets with the controller/office manager monthly to review departmental forecasts for consistency with the annual forecast.
· Ensures that the monthly financial statement is complete, accurate and submitted on time to the manufacturer.
· Responsible and accountable for customer retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership on behalf of the dealer. Fulfills responsibility using sound business management practices.
· Dealership presentation including facility and property management.
· Develops merchandising strategies and assists in creating effective, cost-efficient advertising programs.
· Resolves any customer complaints that department managers are unable to rectify.
· 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.
· Reviews and approves compensation plans for all employees.
Qualifications:
· Minimum 5 years of experience as an automotive dealership General Manager or Sales Manager. Domestic dealership experience is a plus.
· High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results.
· Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
· Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
· Quality customer service, communication, and computer skills.
· Clean driving record & valid driver's license
Benefits:
· Comprehensive and very competitive pay and benefits package.
· Medical, dental and vision insurance.
· 401(k) plus company funded match.
· Loss of time.
· Life Insurance.
· Paid vacation.
· Grow as the company grows!
Compensation:
· $150,000+ (depending on experience)
Candidates submitting a complete current resume with personalized cover letter including salary expectations. Please include your name, address, email address and phone number on your resume. All resumes will be held in the strictest confidence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Chelsea, MI 48118 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chelsea, MI 48118: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person