Hospitality-Driven General Manager, Bay Area Auto Group

Swickard Auto Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swickard Auto Group is seeking a General Manager for the SF Bay Area region. You will oversee dealership operations, drive profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, financial performance analysis, sales leadership, inventory management, and team development. Strong leadership, sales strategy, and automotive industry knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Shows strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates financial oversight with budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation abilities.
• Deep knowledge of automotive industry trends and best practices.
• Experience managing dealership teams and performance.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual business plans and budgets.
• Monitor financial performance including sales, service, and expenses.
• Implement cost-saving measures to improve profitability.
• Set and achieve sales goals for new and used vehicles.
• Oversee sales team with training, coaching, and motivation.
• Manage inventory to optimize sales and minimize costs.
• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction across sales and service.
• Recruit, train and manage a high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Develop marketing strategies with the team to attract customers.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Industry knowledge

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Swickard Auto Group is seeking a General Manager for the SF Bay Area region. You will oversee dealership operations, drive profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, financial performance analysis, sales leadership, inventory management, and team development. Strong leadership, sales strategy, and automotive industry knowledge are essential.