Multi-Dealership General Manager

401auto; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

401 Group of Companies is seeking an Automotive General Manager to oversee multiple dealership locations in Pembroke, ON. You will lead high-performing teams, drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction across locations.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong coaching abilities, and a track record of operational excellence. This is a high-impact opportunity in a growth-focused organization with open hours and a commitment to compliance and customer value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive management.
• Experience leading multiple departments or locations.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Sales experience required.
• Valid G driver's license with clean record.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to adapt to changing environments and meet deadlines.
• Organized, responsible and safety-minded.
• Positive teamwork attitude.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Follow the daily department checklist.
• Oversee and mentor leadership teams across multiple dealership locations.
• Monitor KPIs, sales performance, fixed operations, and profitability across multiple dealerships.
• Manage multiple customer needs simultaneously.
• Standardize processes while supporting each dealership's needs.
• Manage inventory levels based on seasonal product lines.
• Drive growth and profitability of the business across locations.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Provide training for forward positions.
• Allocate resources between dealerships to maximize performance.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and other policies.
• Manage and meet government inspections within deadlines.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-location management

KPI monitoring

Sales experience

Coaching & development

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Customer relationship

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Now Hiring: Multi-Dealership General Manager – Lead the Charge, Drive Growth, and Inspire a High-Performance Dealership Team to New Heights!

We're seeking a strategic, results-driven Automotive General Manager to oversee multiple dealership locations and lead high-performing teams to the next level of success within the Pembroke area. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving sales, profitability, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction across two or more dealerships while developing strong leadership teams and creating a culture of accountability and growth.

Location: Pembroke ON

Hours: Open availability from Monday to Saturday

Your earning potential is directly tied to your ability to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple dealership locations. We provide the tools, support, and leadership resources to help you succeed.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Follow the daily checklist for the department


• Oversee and mentor the leadership teams across multiple dealership locations.


• Monitor KPIs, sales performance, fixed operations, and profitability across multiple dealerships.


• Ability to manage several customer needs at any given time


• Standardize operational processes while supporting each dealership's unique business needs.


• Manage inventory levels based on seasonally demanding product lines


• Manage growth and profitability of the business


• Build relationships with customers


• Provide training for all forward positions


• Allocate resources between dealerships to maximize performance.


• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and all other workplace regulations and policies


• Ability to manage and meet all government inspections within a permitted time period


• Other duties as required

What You Bring to the Table:

Applicants must have a desire and passion for the automotive industry with a strong management background!

• 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry


• Experience leading multiple departments or dealership locations is considered a strong asset.


• Proven ability to coach leaders and develop high-performing management teams


• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in the industry


• Sales experience required


• Valid G Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines


• Must be organized, responsible, able to abide by all relevant safety requirements.


• Positive Teamwork Attitude


• Strong computer & leadership skills


• Good communication skills and attention to detail


• Must have the ability to multi-task and work under pressure

The 401 Group of Companies, is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing Elite Business Management Groups offering a full line of automotive, recreational vehicle, powersport and marine products and services. Our headquarters is located in the thriving city of Cambridge, Ontario. Our brands include but aren't limited to Kia, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Buick, GMC, Yamaha, 401 Auto Financing, CampMart and Grand River Boats.

This posting reflects a current and active opening.

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Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. The 401 Group of Companies Recruiting Team is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact HR, 226-535-9077 or [e-mail]

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.