General Manager/Partner Opportunity

PILLAR AUTOMOTIVE; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare coverage

Quarterly luncheons

Bi-annual contests with destination trips

Competitive wages

Various bonuses

Job summary

A reputable automotive dealership group in Akron, Ohio is seeking a motivated General Manager to oversee daily operations of various departments such as Sales, Service, and Parts. This full-time on-site role involves managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build relationships with customers and vendors. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dealership operations including Sales, Service, Parts, and Accounting.
• Manage staff to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve sales targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and manufacturers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Relationship building

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Dealership management software

Job description

PILLAR AUTOMOTIVE is a trusted group of domestic car, truck, SUV, dealerships in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. We specialize in employee advancement and training, with a focus on promoting from within our Sales, Service, and Accounting Departments. We offer numerous employee perks, including affordable healthcare coverage, quarterly luncheons, bi-annual contests with destination trips, competitive wages, and various bonuses. Our dedicated corporate office team is committed to supporting our employees' growth and success.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a General Manager with buy in opportunity, located in Northeast Ohio/Western Pa. WE WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT MOTIVATED CANDIDATE!! The General Manager will oversee daily dealership operations, including Sales, Service, Parts, and Accounting Departments. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, achieving sales targets, overseeing financial performance, and implementing training programs to enhance employee skills. The role also involves developing and maintaining relationships with customers, vendors, and manufacturers. You must be willing to get involved and actively to 40 contacts a day through email, calls, and/or texts. You must set the example through your actions. If you are not willing to be actively involved, or do not have the skill set to be able to pull in and close deals yourself this is not the job for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealership operations management
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities
• Financial acumen and experience in budgeting and financial reporting
• Proficiency in using dealership management software and other relevant technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with corporate office and other dealership locations
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is preferred
• 5+ years of previous experience in the automotive industry is a requirement