Automotive General Manager - Needed To Mash The Gas

Township Chevrolet Buick GMC; Summerside; On-site; CAD 185,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive dealership in Summerside is seeking an Automotive General Manager to lead their team and enhance performance. The role requires extensive automotive experience, leadership in setting action plans, and ensuring operational excellence. This position offers a competitive salary between $135,000 and $165,000 plus performance bonuses., along with comprehensive benefits. Candidates must have over ten years in the automotive industry and be ready to foster a vibrant customer experience culture.

Benefits

Life & Disability Insurance

Vision

Dental

Prescriptions

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of automotive experience.
• Minimum of 3 years as a General Manager of a store with 50+ employees.
• Strong understanding of running a service business development center.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and set aggressive action plans for department heads.
• Drive excellence in variable and fixed operations.
• Ensure flawless execution of operational processes.

Job description

The Automotive General Manager we need to lead our team and shatter performance records is a force multiplier. The type of executive‑level leader who prides themselves on being the catalyst for positive outcomes, with the ability to mind the details all the way to victory. Whether through people or thought, you have a unique gift for always finding a way to win. Blazing trails is your forte. Tenacious and gritty, you never back down from a challenge, but you also know talk is cheap, and the real magic rests in teaching and motivating the team to deliver executional excellence at every turn.

• Relocation Required - Please don't apply if you're not willing to relocate.
• Relocation Assistance Provided

The mission for our new Automotive General Manager starts by defining success and setting aggressive action plans for department heads monthly and weekly. You’ll seize control of variable and fixed operations, relentlessly driving greatness down the ranks and maximizing profitability built on our proprietary workflows and award‑winning processes. You’ll focus on evolving a dominant appointment culture and an elite customer experience. You coach department leaders into 'A' players, ensuring every team member is on a defined path to success. You certify that all operational processes are flawlessly executed, that assets are protected, and that complex customer issues are resolved decisively for good. You will be the undisputed force behind the dealership's escalating success because you put the business and our team first.

Township Chevrolet Buick GMC is NO dealership dumpster fire. We move over 1400 new and used retail units per year. Our culture of winning is strong. Our people are dedicated. Our processes are buttoned up, giving our team and leaders the freedom to get creative. Ownership is fair and square and always operates with a level‑headed, longview approach. We’re on an aggressive growth curve and moving back into acquisition mode. We’re PEI’s #1 truck source and dealership for the people. Our Vision is to build a massive community of devoted fans. Our Mission is to provide the best vehicle ownership experience by creating the greatest environment for people to learn, experience, buy, and look after their investment. We do this by relentlessly honoring our five Core Values: Continuous Improvement, Integrity, Congeniality, Ownership, and Dignity. While we may not be an employer for the faint‑hearted or laggards, if you take pride in your work and strive to be better every day, welcome home.

If you’ve hit a ceiling at your current automotive dealership and are ready to level up, this is your chance to shine. If you’re tired of being pencil‑whipped, you’re in the right place now. This is an intense position for an intense individual. We are seeking only the best and most courageous. See if you have what it takes. Apply now!

Position Performance Expectations

• Net profit % of sales targets to exceed 4%+
• Dealership CSI – Sales (98%+) Service (95%+)
• 2500 service hours produced monthly by year‑end 2026
• All staff retention targets are being achieved by position
• 70%+ of vehicle sales to be generated by repeat and referral sales
• Fixed Operations Net Profit Targets: Service (20%+) Parts (32%+)
• Positive Attitude, Effective Communication, Collaborative Spirit, and Availability

Position Overview

• Job Type: Automotive General Manager, General Sales Manager, Fixed Operations Director
• Highlights: Fast‑paced, Hands‑On, Clear Performance Goals, Autonomy
• Work Hours: Full Time
• Location: Summerside, Prince Edward Island, CA
• Pay Range: $135,000 – $165,000 Base + Store Performance Bonuses
• Benefits: Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Dental, Prescriptions, Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications Requirements

• College Degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of automotive experience
• Minimum of 3 years working as a General Manager of a store with 50+ employees.
• Must have a strong understanding of running a service business development center and developing an appointment culture
• Must have a strong understanding of implementing and executing a customer experience process.