GENERAL MANAGER

Job Summary:

The General Manager directs and coordinates activities of one or more departments, such as engineering, operations or sales, or a major division of the business organization and aids chief administrative officers in formulating and administering organization policies by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct staff management in sales and service.

Provide direction, coordination, and evaluation of direct reports.

Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Participate in formulating and administering company policies, directing, and coordinating all divisional department activities to develop and implement long-range goals and objectives to meet business and profitability growth objectives.

Review analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine department and dealership progress toward stated goals and objectives.

Confer with the HR Director, CFO, and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.

Develop, review, update and implement business strategic planning, including sales, financial performance, and new service development.

Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis.

Review and support service and sales to oversee concepts with fundamental or new technology used for improvement to provide cost reduction, safety, customer satisfaction and market growth.

Review operations and plans to meet requirements for sales planning and to ascertain manufacturing or outsourcing requirements to increase market share.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

Strong leadership skills and work ethic with the ability to maintain a positive work environment.

Demonstrated business acumen and forward-thinking approach to financial initiatives, short- and long-term goal planning, budgeting, and facilities management.

Experience with developing strategies to support a rapid growth plan and being flexible and adaptable in a fast pace changing environment.

Ability to communicate effectively and calmly handle challenges in the workplace, proposing corrective solutions when identifying challenges.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Occasional local travel is expected with this position for trainings when necessary.

Must be able to pass pre-employment screen (background & hair follicle drug test)

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance, preferred

Four to 10 years’ experience as general manager for a car dealership.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting and standing as needed.

Prolonged periods of walking on a level surface throughout dealership.

Occasional reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist.

Must be able to lift up to 15lbs.

Work Environment:

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the outdoors as well as the service garage and areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields.