Autonomy-Driven General Manager: Lead a Growing Mazda Store

Bruce Automotive Group; Kentville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & PTO

RRSP & TFSA

Insurance & Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Leadership Development

Backed by an established dealer group

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Bruce Mazda in Kentville, Nova Scotia, seeks a seasoned General Manager to lead a 15‑person team and grow a high‑performing store. You’ll run operations, align with Mazda Canada standards, and report to the Regional VP, with strong corporate support in HR, IT, marketing and accounting.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of dealership leadership, a track record of profitability and customer satisfaction, and a willingness to relocate within Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of automotive dealership management experience.
• Experience in GM, GSM, or FOM roles is preferred.
• Proven profitability and customer satisfaction track record.
• Strong financial, operational, and business acumen.
• Ability to relocate to the Annapolis Valley if not local.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operation, profitability, and performance of the dealership.
• Hire, coach, develop, and support department leaders and their teams.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, targets, and objectives.
• Review sales, profit margins, expenses, inventory values, and operational results to identify opportunities for growth.
• Ensure dealership and departmental goals align with Mazda Canada's standards and objectives.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with the manufacturer.
• Promote collaboration and accountability across all departments.
• Ensure an exceptional experience for both customers and employees.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, professionalism, and operational excellence.

Skills

Automotive dealership management

Profitability & customer satisfaction

Budgeting & forecasting

Staff coaching & accountability

Marketing knowledge

Communication & relationship-building

Leadership under change

Valid driver's license

Willing to relocate to AnnapolisValley

Tools

PBS

VAuto

Job description

Bruce Mazda in Kentville, Nova Scotia, seeks a seasoned General Manager to lead a 15‑person team and grow a high‑performing store. You’ll run operations, align with Mazda Canada standards, and report to the Regional VP, with strong corporate support in HR, IT, marketing and accounting.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of dealership leadership, a track record of profitability and customer satisfaction, and a willingness to relocate within Canada.