Automotive Shop Manager

JAMK INC; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Automotive General Manager to lead their talented team in a high-volume dealership. This full-time role offers the opportunity to drive success through effective management and strategic oversight of daily operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in dealership management, with a proven track record of achieving sales goals while ensuring customer satisfaction. With a competitive compensation package and potential for career advancement, this position is perfect for individuals eager to make a significant impact in the automotive industry. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• 3+ years in dealership management or sales management roles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure customer satisfaction metrics are met.
• Recruit and train managers to meet profit levels and improve sales.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Profit and Loss Interpretation

Automotive Industry Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Benefits/Perks:

1. Career Advancement Opportunities
2. Flexible Scheduling
3. Competitive Compensation

Job Summary:

Are you ready to take the next big step in your automotive industry career? Our high-volume automotive dealership is seeking a full-time Automotive General Manager to oversee and motivate our talented team of professionals.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a track record of successful management positions with at least three years of experience, and a strong desire to succeed with integrity.

You will oversee daily operations and assist sales and service managers in setting big but realistic goals. We offer a competitive base salary and financial incentives—when our automotive dealership succeeds, so do you! If you have dealership management experience and excellent communication skills, apply today!

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee daily operations, remedy customer complaints promptly, and ensure customer satisfaction metrics are met.
2. Recruit, hire, and train service managers, office managers, and sales/finance department managers to meet profit levels.
3. Assist with the creation of affordable advertising campaigns and programs to increase sales and brand visibility for the car dealership.
4. Attend manager meetings and establish good working relationships with owners, managers, and dealership staff to establish sales processes and recommend daily unit sales.
5. 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.
6. Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy and completion before sharing them with upper dealership management.
7. Learn and uphold all local, state, and federal regulations impacting vehicle sales, and the automotive industry as a whole.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; a high school diploma or GED equivalent needed.
2. Three or more years of experience in a sales manager or general manager position for a dealership or auto group is necessary.
3. Knowledge of the automotive industry and trends.
4. Possess a state-issued driver’s license and acceptable driving record to operate dealership-owned vehicles.
5. Strong communication skills; a track record of leadership; and the ability to interpret profit and loss statements are necessary for success.