Automotive Group General Manager — Growth & Leadership

Ken Garff Automotive Group; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short and Long-term disability

AD&D and Life Insurance

Year-end bonus program Garff Giveback

Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase

Job summary

Ken Garff Automotive Group’s Culver City Toyota dealership is seeking a skilled General Manager to lead operations and strategy in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

You will drive continuous performance analysis, guide hires and compensation, and oversee brand meetings and department leadership to ensure growth and brand alignment. The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as dealership General Manager or equivalent Management/Manufacturer experience
• Ability to lead departments and work across business units (cross functionally)
• 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

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

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Customer focus

Tools

Ignite Dealership Management System

Sales CRM Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ken Garff Automotive Group’s Culver City Toyota dealership is seeking a skilled General Manager to lead operations and strategy in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

You will drive continuous performance analysis, guide hires and compensation, and oversee brand meetings and department leadership to ensure growth and brand alignment. The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver results.