General Manager

Cable Dahmer Automotive Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Family coverage for dependents

Health coach

Sundays off

401(k) with company match

Growth-focused culture

Job summary

Cable Dahmer Automotive Group is seeking a General Manager to lead the dealership’s day-to-day operations across Sales, Service, Parts, and Finance. You will drive profitability, customer satisfaction, and employee development while upholding company policies and brand standards.

You will oversee budgets, forecast performance, and strategize to exceed targets, ensuring an exceptional customer experience and strong team engagement in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in automotive dealership management.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and service targets.
• Deep knowledge of dealership operations (variable and fixed ops).
• Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and hold department heads accountable across Sales, F&I, Service, Parts, and BDC.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Set performance objectives and monitor progress toward key business metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and company policies and procedures.
• Manage dealership budgets, forecasts, and financial statements to ensure healthy performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and team engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

People development

Job description

Cable Dahmer Automotive Group is a locally owned, family-operated company with nine dealerships and over 1,200 employees across the Kansas City area. We’re passionate about providing top-tier customer experiences while supporting the growth and success of our team. At Cable Dahmer, we genuinely care about our employees and their families. We offer full insurance coverage for both employees and their dependents, along with a strong benefits package designed to support your well-being inside and outside of work. Our team enjoys competitive pay, access to a dedicated health coach, Sundays off, a 401(k) with company match to help you prepare for the future, and a positive, people-first culture focused on growth, teamwork, and long-term success. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can build a career you’re proud of.

Position Summary:

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for the overall performance, profitability, and day-to-day operations of the dealership. This includes overseeing all departments, sales, service, parts, and finance, to ensure goals are met or exceeded. The GM drives a high-performing culture focused on customer satisfaction, employee development, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• -Lead, manage, and hold department heads accountable across Sales, F&I, Service, Parts, and BDC.
• -Develop and implement strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals.
• -Set performance objectives and monitor progress toward key business metrics.
• -Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and company policies and procedures.
• -Manage dealership budgets, forecasts, and financial statements to ensure healthy performance.
• -Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and team engagement.
• -Hire, train, and mentor department managers and key staff.
• -Oversee inventory control, pricing, and lot organization.
• -Ensure exceptional customer experience in every department.
• -Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to drive traffic and brand awareness.
• -Serve as the face of the dealership in the community and industry events.

Qualifications:

• -5+ years of progressive leadership experience in automotive dealership management, including General Sales Manager or GSM-level responsibilities.
• -Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales and service targets.
• -Deep knowledge of dealership operations (variable and fixed ops).
• -Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience.
• -Ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• -Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.