Automotive General Manager

Meineke - 54; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Manchester is seeking an experienced Automotive General Manager to oversee daily operations, manage a talented team, and implement growth strategies. The ideal candidate has at least three years of dealership management experience and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and financial incentives are offered for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a sales manager or general manager position in a dealership.
• Ability to interpret profit and loss statements.
• Possess a state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure customer satisfaction metrics are met.
• Recruit, hire, and train department managers.
• Assist with affordable advertising campaigns to increase sales.

Skills

Management Experience

Communication Skills

Leadership

Industry Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the next big step in your automotive industry career? Our high-volume automotive dealership is seeking a full-time Automotive General Manager to oversee and motivate our talented team of professionals.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a track record of successful management positions with at least three years of experience, and a strong desire to succeed with integrity.

You will oversee daily operations and assist sales and service managers in setting big but realistic goals. We offer a competitive base salary and financial incentives—when our automotive dealership succeeds, so do you! If you have dealership management experience and excellent communication skills, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, remedy customer complaints promptly, and ensure customer satisfaction metrics are met
• Recruit, hire, and train service managers, office managers, and sales/finance department managers to meet profit levels
• Assist with the creation of affordable advertising campaigns and programs to increase sales and brand visibility for the car dealership
• Attend manager meetings and establish good working relationships with owners, managers, and dealership staff to establish sales processes and recommend daily unit sales
• Implement growth strategies that align with automotive group objectives by carefully assessing profit and loss while maintaining vehicle inventory that meets the needs of the local market
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy and completion before sharing them with upper dealership management
• Learn and uphold all local, state, and federal regulations impacting vehicle sales, and the automotive industry as a whole

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; a high school diploma or GED equivalent needed
• Three or more years of experience in a sales manager or general manager position for a dealership or auto group
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and trends
• Possess a state-issued driver’s license and acceptable driving record to operate dealership-owned vehicles
• Strong communication skills; a track record of leadership; and the ability to interpret profit and loss statements