Automotive General Manager: Growth, Ops & Team Leadership

Meineke - 1863; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Training and development

Benefits package

Employee discounts

Positive work environment

Locally-owned

Job summary

Meineke - 1863 is seeking a full-time Automotive General Manager to oversee and motivate our team of professionals at a high-volume dealership. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in dealership management, strong integrity, and a proven leadership track record.

You will drive daily operations, collaborate with sales and service managers to set ambitious yet realistic goals, and lead growth initiatives that align with company objectives. Competitive base pay plus incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a sales manager or general manager position for a dealership or auto group is necessary.
• Strong communication skills and leadership track record are essential for success.
• Ability to interpret profit and loss statements and manage dealership profitability.

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

Skills

Leadership

Profit & Loss understanding

Communication

Automotive industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Meineke - 1863 is seeking a full-time Automotive General Manager to oversee and motivate our team of professionals at a high-volume dealership. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in dealership management, strong integrity, and a proven leadership track record.

You will drive daily operations, collaborate with sales and service managers to set ambitious yet realistic goals, and lead growth initiatives that align with company objectives. Competitive base pay plus incentives are offered.