General Manager, Auto Dealership — Growth & Team Leadership

Kelleher Ford; Brandon; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Support

Signing Bonus

Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

National automotive network support

Job summary

Kelleher Ford in Brandon is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the dealership, drive profitability, and develop a high-performing team. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders to steer operations, customer satisfaction and financial results across service, sales and parts.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning and a track record of building successful teams in a Ford or major automotive environment. Relocation support and a competitive package are possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: senior leadership experience in automotive dealership operations.
• Experience leading a management team in a Ford or major automotive environment is highly valued.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, expenses and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the dealership management team.
• Set goals with department leaders and remove roadblocks to sustain performance.
• Lead with collaboration, accountability and open communication while upholding standards.
• Build strong relationships and foster a respectful, supportive work environment.
• Coach and develop leaders; identify opportunities for growth and succession.
• Monitor KPIs, profitability and operations; take corrective action as needed.
• Collaborate to improve efficiency, customer experience and financial performance.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers; resolve escalated concerns.
• Lead management meetings and encourage constructive challenge in decisions.
• Support the ongoing growth of the dealership's medium-duty truck business.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Budgeting & finance

KPIs & data-driven decisions

Customer relations

Team development & coaching

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Process improvement

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kelleher Ford in Brandon is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the dealership, drive profitability, and develop a high-performing team. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders to steer operations, customer satisfaction and financial results across service, sales and parts.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning and a track record of building successful teams in a Ford or major automotive environment. Relocation support and a competitive package are possible.