Automotive General Manager — Lead Growth & Team Excellence

Ken Garff Automotive Group; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Year-end bonus program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ken Garff Automotive Group’s Aloha Kia Kona in Hawaii is seeking a talented General Manager who aligns with our core values of respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork to lead a high-performing dealership.

You will drive performance, oversee compensation plans, recruit and develop leaders, ensure brand alignment, and foster customer loyalty. Competitive pay, benefits and a pathway to advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as dealership General Manager or equivalent Management/Manufacturer experience
• Must be able to provide references upon request
• Strong knowledge of the automotive industry and fundamentals of project planning
• Proven ability to lead departments and work across business units (cross functionally)
• Self-Directive - proven ability to accomplish business goals and results
• Strong demonstrated Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Brand Compatibility – understand, align and live the brand 24x7, with an emphasis on Company values
• Perspective and Prioritization – possess a solid understanding of current reality vs. vision with ability to prioritize executional initiatives and actions to move the dealership forward towards vision in a timely manner
• Leadership & Example Setting – the ability to motivate and engage dealership employees while modeling desired behaviors
• Planning and Organizing – ability to create and communicate effective plans to achieve objectives through an organized structure and routine from the Dealership, Departments and Employees
• Advanced and create problem solving skills
• Teamwork – ability to work with and through others to effectively enhance results or processes
• Strong Financial Acumen – the ability to understand and analyze dealership financial numbers, assess strengths and weaknesses, prioritize opportunities and define and communication improvement. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
• Proficient in the use of technology related to operations: Ignite Dealership Management System (and others), Sales CRM Software, Microsoft Office Products
• Evening, holiday and weekend work hours will be required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the process of continuous analysis, goal setting and immediate actions at the Dealership level required to attain business goals
• Review all new hires and sign off on all employee compensation plans consistent with Garff standards
• Oversee and lead all brand related meetings in the dealership
• Manage Garff Management Meetings and Routines as means for employee communication, development, teamwork, goal setting and accountability
• Drive and manage actions to improve employee productivity, tenure and engagement.
• Leverage Company recruiting and development strategies to oversee the employee experience, including recruiting, onboarding, development, and career planning, aimed at attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry.
• Develop and mentor Department heads and all employees into effective brand-based leaders in their respective jobs.
• Oversee management of Loss Prevention at Dealership level related to EHS, OSHA, Theft, Fraud, P&C, Compliance, Insurance Claim Mgt.
• Maintain and grow vendor partnerships aligned with Company strategy and business goals and objectives
• Develop and strengthen all relations with Manufacturer partners
• Position the dealership to actively represent the Company in the community consistent with Brand and Culture
• Ensure that the monthly financial statement is complete, accurate, and submitted on time to the factory
• Oversee and assist in the resolution of customer complaints and CLOs in the dealership timely
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect operations
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s culture, policies and applicable laws, protecting the Legal Welfare of the Company

Job description

Ken Garff Automotive Group’s Aloha Kia Kona in Hawaii is seeking a talented General Manager who aligns with our core values of respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork to lead a high-performing dealership.

You will drive performance, oversee compensation plans, recruit and develop leaders, ensure brand alignment, and foster customer loyalty. Competitive pay, benefits and a pathway to advancement are offered.