Automotive General Manager
Ready to drive business and make an impact each and every day? Join aLeader in the Automotive Industry as the experienced Automotive General Manager of our Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership in the Greater Chicago area!
Our ideal General Manager candidate will enthusiastically use thier comprehensive knowledge and expertise in various daily dealership operations, including retail vehicle pricing, used car inventory management, F&I Department oversight, and inspiring your sales managers and sales staff by example with training and leadership. Do you have a proven track record of success with at least 6 years as a GM? Are you a Stellantis fanatic? We are looking for a strong, energetic, people-focused GM who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. “Hands-on” is your middle name; does this sound like you? Apply now!
Automotive General Manager Benefits:
· 401(k) matching
· Health insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· Employee discount
· Life insurance
· EAP
· Long & Short Term Disability
· Paid time off
· Aggressive Pay Plan
Automotive General Manager Duties:
· Our GM is expected to lead from the front lines, closing deals and motivating our teams!
· Consistently works the sales desk and TO’s customers.
· Provides enthusiastic leadership to help shape employees' attitudes and build morale.
· Assumes responsibility and accountability for customer retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership.
· Fulfills GM responsibilities using sound business management practices.
· Leads by example and ensures that the core values of the company are encompassed in behavior at all times
· Values the culture, training and leadership practices the company provide, and sees the management and staff values and participates in events.
· Hires, trains, plans, motivates and rewards all dealership department managers.
· Directs and monitors all dealership management or supervisory personnel functions.
· Meets with managers individually to develop monthly and annual goals and objectives, and to review actual performance.
· Monitors the daily DOC, recommending improved courses of action where necessary.
· Provides Vice President, CFO and President with accurate reports on the financial condition of the dealership.
· Ensures that the monthly financial statement is complete, accurate and submitted on time to the factory.
· Assist sales managers with ensuring volume & CSI/SSI commitments to the manufacturer are met
· Develops and maintains a good working relationship with lending institutions and manufacturer personnel.
· Communicates management policies and procedures to all employees and ensures that they are understood and followed.
· Holds regularly scheduled managers meetings to ensure that every department is operating efficiently and profitably.
· Reviews all requests for training, approves those which are appropriate and consistent with the dealership's goals for professional/technical ability and advancement, and monitors their effectiveness.
· Reviews and approves compensation plans for all employees.
· Coordinates with the business office to ensure that records and analyses are maintained accurately.
· Develops and delivers merchandising & marketing strategies and assists in creating effective, cost-efficient advertising programs.
· Resolves any customer complaints that department managers are unable to rectify.
Automotive General Manager Requirements:
· Expertise in Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
· Must possess a strong track record of superior results in a high volume dealership.
· Strong new & used car management skills required.
· Track record of developing leaders.
· Excellent CSI history.
· Strong asset management skills required.
· At least 6 years as a high volume GM.
· Must be able to pass pre-employment screening (background and driving record)
Confidential Process for Consideration and Interviews
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $200,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Experience:
- Automotive General Management: 6 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person