Automotive General Manager – Franchise Operations Leader

Vaden; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Career growth

Team-oriented culture

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Vaden Automotive seeks an experienced General Manager to lead our Domestic Division, driving performance, accountability, and profitability across all departments. A hands-on leader with proven domestic brand experience will balance people, process, and performance to meet factory objectives and compliance standards.

The role requires leading functional teams, optimizing inventory, and partnering with marketing to deliver effective sales and brand strategies while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of operational leadership in a domestic franchise environment.
• GM experience: at least 5 years.
• Automotive GM experience: at least 3 years.
• Proven success managing dealership operations, personnel structure, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of factory programs, inventory controls, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and retain high-performing teams.
• Solid knowledge of dealership accounting principles and operational reporting.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and business acumen.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing, including background checks and MVR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee dealership operations across all departments to maximize performance and profitability
• Build, structure, and develop high-performing leadership teams
• Ensure compliance with factory requirements, legal standards, and accounting controls
• Drive inventory management strategies aligned with market demand and manufacturer objectives
• Partner with marketing and leadership teams to execute effective sales and brand strategies
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics to ensure operational success
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Inspire and motivate department leaders to exceed expectations and deliver strong results

Skills

Franchise experience

Automotive GM

Operations leadership

Budgeting & P&L

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Vaden Automotive seeks an experienced General Manager to lead our Domestic Division, driving performance, accountability, and profitability across all departments. A hands-on leader with proven domestic brand experience will balance people, process, and performance to meet factory objectives and compliance standards.

The role requires leading functional teams, optimizing inventory, and partnering with marketing to deliver effective sales and brand strategies while maintaining high standards of