District Manager, Truck Dealership Operations & Growth

Truck Enterprises; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and personal leave

Job summary

Kenworth Sales Company is seeking a District Manager to supervise operations for Richmond & Chesapeake, Virginia locations, aligning with the company vision and values. The role emphasizes profitability, market analysis, and leadership across branch operations.

The District Manager will oversee branch budgeting, asset management, and compliance while building strong relationships with fleets and suppliers. Extensive travel and industry insight are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English instructions and information.
• College degree in business management or related field preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and implement basic management, accounting and computer programming principles.
• Working knowledge of commercial vehicles, componentry and their operation.
• Ten years in an automotive dealership management position, with responsibility for supervision of others.
• Excellent communication, management, and supervisory skills
• Professional personal appearance

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operations, sales and overall profitability of assigned Branch operations.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of assigned markets’ industries, customer base, economic conditions and product demand.
• Develop and maintain positive working relations with target and retention fleet accounts, local/state customer industry trade associations.
• Facilitate smooth working relations with Truck Enterprises, Inc. and major component suppliers as necessary to ensure superior customer service.
• Establish annual financial and operating objectives for all departments within assigned Branches, coordinating the same with the Company's annual business planning process.
• Coordinate the preparation of operating and capital budgets for each Branch and its operating departments.
• Review financial and operating trend data with departmental Managers on a consistent basis and take corrective action.
• Manage and administer all Company assets allocated to assigned Branch operations, including facilities, equipment, inventory, intellectual property, customer lists, rights and claims, etc.
• Supervise all assigned Branch personnel including hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, working conditions, hours of operation, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with Corporate HR Director compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and Company policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of subordinate employees’ skills, strengths, challenges, employment objectives and potential.
• Supervises employee recruitment and development.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other staff, Officers, Corporate Directors and Managers in fulfilling the Company vision, mission and values.
• Coordinate the implementation and enforcement all Company policies and procedures as published and/or amended from time to time.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Management principles

Auto dealership experience

Professional appearance

Education

College degree

Job description

Kenworth Sales Company is seeking a District Manager to supervise operations for Richmond & Chesapeake, Virginia locations, aligning with the company vision and values. The role emphasizes profitability, market analysis, and leadership across branch operations.

The District Manager will oversee branch budgeting, asset management, and compliance while building strong relationships with fleets and suppliers. Extensive travel and industry insight are essential for success.