General Manager

Cardinalewaymazdamesa; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision after 90 days

401k plan by Empower

Ancillary insurance by Allstate

FSA

Job summary

Cardinale Automotive Group in Oakland, CA is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our dealership. You will oversee Sales, Service, Parts, F&I, and Administration, shaping strategy and driving results.

The role emphasizes building high-performing teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences, managing KPIs, and ensuring compliance. A proven automotive leadership track record and a culture of accountability are essential.

Qualifications

• Shown success in auto retail sales.
• Proven leadership ability to mentor and train others.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Passionate about training sales team members and operating within a reciprocal environment.
• Enthusiastic personality with high-energy attitude.
• Ability to boost morale during the sales workday and improve profitability.
• Organization and follow-up skills.
• Experience and desire to work with technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Sales, Service, Parts, F&I, and Administration.
• Drive performance by achieving sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operations objectives.
• Coach and mentor department managers and employees to build a high-performing, customer-focused team.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the dealership.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers, employees, manufacturers, and the local community.
• Monitor KPIs, financial statements, and reports to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and implement business plans, marketing, and strategies to maximize revenue.
• Oversee inventory management and maintain proper stocking levels.
• Manage expenses and maintain financial controls to meet budgets.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and laws.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain top-performing staff across all departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching & Training

Morale boosting

Organization

Technology awareness

High School diploma

Clean driving record

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and results-driven General Manager to lead our dealership in Oakland, California. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven automotive leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving profitability, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. If you're ready to lead a successful dealership while making a lasting impact on both employees and customers, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all dealership operations, including Sales, Service, Parts, Finance & Insurance (F&I), and Administration.
• Drive dealership performance by achieving sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational objectives.
• Develop, coach, and mentor department managers and employees to build a high-performing, customer-focused team.
• Foster a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the dealership.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, employees, manufacturers, and the local community.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), financial statements, and operational reports to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Develop and implement business plans, marketing initiatives, and operational strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Oversee inventory management to ensure proper stocking levels and maximize inventory turn.
• Manage dealership expenses and maintain financial controls while meeting budget and profitability goals.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards, company policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain top-performing employees across all departments.
• Lead by example through active involvement in daily dealership operations and by maintaining a visible presence throughout the dealership.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns professionally and effectively to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Promote a culture focused on integrity, operational excellence, and delivering an outstanding ownership experience for every customer.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision offered after 90 days
• Each year we look to provide the very best insurance we can offer.
• 401k provided by Empower
• Ancillary insurance provided by Allstate
• FSA offered.
• Life Insurance provided for and paid by Cardinale Automotive Group.

Qualifications

• Shown success in auto retail sales
• Confirmed leadership ability to mentor and train others
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Passionate about training sales team members and operating within a reciprocal environment
• Enthusiastic personality with high-energy attitude
• Ability to boost morale during the sales workday and improve profitability
• Organization and follow-up skills
• Experience and desire to work with technology
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

Cardinale Automotive Group is a world-class organization of happy employees. Relationships are the foundation of our success. With every vehicle sold, every automobile serviced, every customer interaction, and every new hire brought onboard, we strive to create outstanding and long-lasting relationships. This means listening, caring, and understanding. After more than forty years of success, we're proud to be one of the nation's top-performing dealer groups.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.