Automotive General Manager

Confidential • Full-time • Augusta, Georgia, United States • $200k - $300k / year • 1w ago

Our organization is seeking an experienced and inspiring general manager to join our growing team. The GM will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and will be working directly with the staff . The right candidate will be personable, possess excellent problem-solving skills and have a strong work ethic.

Job Description: General Manager

SUMMARY:Assumes responsibility and is accountable for customer retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership on behalf of the dealer. Fulfills responsibility through the use of sound business management practices. Plans, motivates, and coordinates the activities of the management team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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 for the coming year and submits to the dealer for approval.

Meets with the Market President/ COO monthly to review departmental forecasts for consistency with the annual forecast.

Meets with managers individually to develop monthly and annual goals and objectives, and to review actual performance.

Monitors the daily operating control (DOC), recommending improved courses of action where necessary.

Provides dealer with accurate weekly reports on the financial condition of the dealership.

Ensures that the monthly financial statement is complete, accurate, and submitted on time to the factory.

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 business 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.Responsibilities:

Oversee the operations of the organization of the dealership.
Manage strategic and operational topics for the organization.
Lead a team of upper managers within the dealership that are responsible for different aspects of the organization.
Manage and maintain company's resources and finances.
Create operational policies for management team to follow.
Manage complex employee issues to ensure a smooth workplace environment.
Hire, train, and manage employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

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