Strategic Automotive Dealership Leader: Growth & Experience

Cardinalewaymazdamesa; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Ancillary insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cardinale Automotive Group seeks an experienced General Manager to lead our Bakersfield dealership in California. The role demands strategic oversight of Sales, Service, Parts, F&I, and Admin, driving performance, profitability, and exceptional customer experiences.

You will coach department managers, foster accountability, and build a high-performing team while maintaining strong relationships with customers, manufacturers, and the community. Equal opportunity employer.

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 and improve profitability.
• Organization and follow-up skills.
• Experience and desire to work with technology.
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

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 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 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 maintaining a visible presence.
• 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.

Skills

Auto sales

Leadership

Customer service

Training

Communication

High energy

Organization

Tech-savvy

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cardinale Automotive Group seeks an experienced General Manager to lead our Bakersfield dealership in California. The role demands strategic oversight of Sales, Service, Parts, F&I, and Admin, driving performance, profitability, and exceptional customer experiences.

You will coach department managers, foster accountability, and build a high-performing team while maintaining strong relationships with customers, manufacturers, and the community. Equal opportunity employer.