Auto Dealership General Manager: Growth & Leadership

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 500,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid Time Off accrual

Holiday closures

Employee discounts on purchasing andLe

Access to 100+ stores' inventory

Career advancement within Fortune 500

Job summary

Sonic Automotive, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a General Manager to lead the dealership and drive profitability across all departments. The role demands strategic planning, team leadership, and strong relationships with factories and lenders to ensure fair returns for stakeholders.

The GM will evangelize Sonic Playbooks, supervise performance, approve compensation, and manage forecasts and training programs to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction within a Fortune 500 environment.

Qualifications

• Two years in a dealership sales capacity.
• At least five years in a supervisory position.
• Excellent communication skills in person, on the telephone, and in writing.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must be able to pass pre-employment testing including background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Understand, evangelize and execute Sonic Automotive Playbooks; plan dealership operations for the coming year.
• Obtain, review and recommend improvements for each department manager’s monthly forecasts and plans.
• Ensure that every department operates harmoniously and profitably.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with the factory and lending institutions.
• Ensure monthly financial statements are submitted to the factory by the 5th working day of each month.
• Formulate policies and establish procedures for all training programs and monitor their effectiveness.
• Oversee all dealership personnel functions including hiring, evaluating, and terminating staff.
• Review and approve compensation plans for all employees.
• Train managers and supervise employees for optimum effectiveness.
• Communicate policies to all employees and ensure understanding and compliance.
• Complete formal performance evaluations of department managers every six months.
• Provide enthusiastic leadership to shape morale and teamwork.
• Coordinate with the business office to maintain accurate records and analysis.
• Develop merchandising strategies and assist in cost-efficient advertising programs.
• Resolve customer complaints that line management cannot resolve.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

Job description

Sonic Automotive, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a General Manager to lead the dealership and drive profitability across all departments. The role demands strategic planning, team leadership, and strong relationships with factories and lenders to ensure fair returns for stakeholders.

The GM will evangelize Sonic Playbooks, supervise performance, approve compensation, and manage forecasts and training programs to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction within a Fortune 500 environment.