General Manager

The Larson Group Creative Marketing, llc.; Glade Spring (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical/dental

Basic life

401K with employer contribution

Bi-weekly pay schedule

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Larson Group Peterbilt is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and drive profitability at our Virginia location. You will guide department managers, set objectives, and ensure staffing, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

This safety-sensitive role requires at least 3 years running an automotive or heavy equipment dealership and a business management degree; we offer PTO, holidays, benefits, a 401K, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience operating an automotive or heavy equipment dealership.
• A college degree in business management is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire and retain qualified department leaders to staff all areas.
• Set major objectives and plans for daily operations.
• Support managers in performance target development and execution.
• Evaluate department results against company objectives.
• Consult with department managers and HR regarding personnel decisions.
• Assist managers with major accounts and growth initiatives.
• Establish operating and financial objectives for the location.
• Ensure policies and objectives are clearly understood and applied.
• Maintain staff reviews and ensure adequate staffing.
• Develop annual and monthly business plans and budgets.
• Develop merchandising strategies with department managers.
• Oversee sales of trucks, parts, service, and body work.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain communications across departments and conduct conferences as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of building and lot.
• Foster positive customer and public relations and mediate disputes.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Job description

The Larson Group Peterbilt is looking for an experienced General Manager to join our dynamic team.

The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Location and its daily procedures. This position plans, directs and controls all activities of the assigned location/profit center through department managers.

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Basic Life
• 401K with employer contribution
• Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
• Opportunity for advancement and Career Development

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring dealership is properly staffed with qualified department leaders.
• Establishes major objectives, plans and programs for daily operations.
• Aids department managers in the development of their performance targets, programs and plans in accordance with TLG goals and objectives.
• Evaluate each department’s operating results and performance against predetermined objectives.
• Consult with department managers and Human Resources regarding personnel decisions.
• Assist department managers with major, target or critical accounts.
• Establish short and long-term operating and financial objectives for assigned location, within the Company’s overall plans and policies.
• Ensures that approved policies and objectives are clearly understood and effectively applied throughout the assigned dealership.
• Ensures department managers stay up to date with employee reviews.
• Responsible for the proper retention of qualified employees and ensures departments are adequately staffed.
• Formulates annual and monthly business plan, sales/profit objectives and expense budgets with department managers.
• Develop merchandising strategies with the department managers.
• Supervises the direct sale of trucks, parts, service, and body repairs.
• Ensures the dealership is in compliance with local, state and federal government regulations.
• Maintain appropriate communications within and between various department and functional areas within the dealership, and hold individual conferences as required.
• Responsible for cleanliness and the organization of building and lot.
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory customer and public relations.
• Acts as the final arbitrator between customers and department managers when need arises.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience operating an automotive or heavy equipment dealership is required.
• A college degree in business management is strongly preferred.

*Please note this is a safety-sensitive position

The Larson Group Peterbilt is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions, as we believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our customers and community. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail] .