General Manager in Training (Relocation Required)

DriveTime; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

DriveTime is seeking a proactive leader for their Management Training program in Jacksonville, FL. This 12-month program develops leadership skills to prepare you for a General Manager role. Responsibilities include guiding dealership sales goals and developing employees. Candidates should have over 5 years of management experience and be able to relocate after certification. DriveTime offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, aiming to support work/life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience.
• Experience as General Manager, Retail Manager, or Multi-Unit Manager preferred.
• Ability to relocate out of state after certification as GM.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and strategic planning for dealership sales goals.
• Achieve sales volume and profitability objectives using all sales channels.
• Train and develop employees to advance through a career path.

Skills

Proactive management

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Collaborative team member

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)

Job description

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities for customers and employees by focusing on matching the right customer with the right vehicle, the right terms, and the right path to ownership.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

Our 12‑month Management Training program leverages your existing leadership skills, tunes them to our business philosophy, and readies you to run your own store as a General Manager within 9‑12 months. You’ll focus on the customer experience, not on maximizing price.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and strategic planning for dealership sales goals.
• Achieve sales volume and profitability objectives using all sales channels.
• Implement and execute company marketing initiatives to support sales goals.
• Train and develop employees to advance through a career path.
• Identify referral source prospects, create a strategy to develop relationships, and maintain positive referral relationships.
• Conduct sales meetings to motivate staff and share successful selling techniques.
• Develop and enhance customer relationships through excellent service with sales operations.

Candidate Profile

• Proactive manager who takes ownership and drives results.
• Hands‑on leader who encourages ideas and learning.
• Evidence‑based decision maker.
• Strong communicator, confident in written and verbal communication to diverse audiences.
• Critical thinker who questions assumptions and seeks solutions.
• Active listener who seeks to understand before responding.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Level‑headed under pressure.
• Collaborative team member.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred).
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Experience as General Manager, Retail Manager, or Multi‑Unit Manager preferred.
• Ability to relocate out of state after certification as GM (after 9‑12 months).
• Relocation assistance provided.

Benefits

DriveTime offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program with coaching, incentives, and discounts.
• Paid time off, including wellness days, holidays, and vacation for part‑time staff.
• Consistent work schedule with Sundays off for work/life balance.
• Competitive pay and incentive programs.

Equal Opportunity

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background and drug screening. DriveTime is a drug‑free, tobacco‑free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.